Three persons, Moses Uker (35), Monday Gambo (32) and Daniel Zakariya (23) have been arraigned at the Chief Magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, by the State Police Command, for alleged felony to wit stealing.
The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi told the court that on November 19, at Ado-Ekiti the defendants did allegedly steal 500 chickens valued N9,000,000:00, property of Falade Solomon.
Inspector Oriyomi said the offence committed is punishable under Section 421, 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.
Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to admit his clients to bail, that they will not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, granted bail of N100,000 with two sureties each in like sum. One of the surety must be the chairman of their community association.
The case was adjourned until January 30, 2026 for hearing.
Three men in court for stealing 500 chickens
