A 19-year-old man, Ibrahim Chika, who allegedly stole a cell phone valued at N36, 000, was on Wednesday admitted to N50,000 bail by Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Chika of Ungwan Rogo Area of Sokoto was arraigned on a three-count charge of stealing, assault and escape from custody.
The Chief Magistrate, Abubakar Adamu, also ordered the accused to produce a surety in like sum.
Adamu said that the surety must reside within the court jurisdiction and swear to an affidavit of means.
The case was adjourned until April 16, for mention.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Khalid Musa, told the court that the offences were committed on March 31.
Musa said that the accused stole a Tecno PW Light phone valued at N36, 000 belonging to Rabi Chika of the same address.
He said that the cell phone was found in possession of the accused and was subsequently arrested by the police.
The prosecutor also said that the accused escaped while in police custody.
“The accused, while in police custody, intentionally use force on Corporal Sani Abdullahi with F/No 514998 and escaped,’’ he said.
Musa said that the offences contravened Sections 288, 265 and 172 of the Penal Code.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. (NAN)