A driver, who was accused of stealing cash and valuable property worth about N5.4 million, was on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Police Prosecutor Benson Emuerhi told the court the accused committed the offences with others who are still at large on June 21 at Maryland, Ikeja.
Emuerhi said the accused worked for three years as a driver for the complainant, Mrs Ngozi Braide.
He alleged that the accused was given the keys to the complainant’s house to grant access to the people who were coming to clean the house.
The accused is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
“The items stolen includes a 22 karat gold bangle, 22 karat chain, a set of diamond rings all valued at N3.6 million and 3,000 dollars
(N1.8 million).
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In her ruling, Magistrate Olufunke Sule-Amzat granted the accused bail of N250, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.
The magistrate adjourned the case until Oct. 25 for trial. (NAN)
