Two arraigned over alleged N4m electrical cable theft in Abeokuta

Two individuals have been arraigned earlier than an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Isabo, over alleged theft {of electrical} cables valued at N4 million.

The defendants, Nehemiah John, 31, and Ahmial Ishaku, 22, are going through a four-count cost bordering on housebreaking, stealing and malicious property injury.

The prosecutor, Insp. Opeyemi Lawal, informed the courtroom that the defendants dedicated the offences between September and October 8, 2025, at Olokuta, Kemta Idi-Aba, Abeokuta.

Lawal alleged that John, who was a safety guard to the complainant, Mrs Bisi Ojewoye, unlawfully entered her home with intent to steal.

According to the prosecutor, John resigned abruptly with out rationalization, after which it was found {that electrical} cables put in in the home, valued at N4 million, had been stolen.

He added that the ceiling of the home was broken whereas the cables have been being eliminated.

Lawal additional alleged that Ishaku acquired the stolen cables from John, figuring out them to have been stolen.

He mentioned John was apprehended and the matter was reported to the police, resulting in the arrest of each defendants.

The offences, he mentioned, contravened Sections 390(6)(9), 411, 427 and 451 of the Criminal Code Vol. 1, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

John pleaded responsible to the costs, whereas Ishaku pleaded not responsible.

Magistrate Miss O. T. Odubanjo granted Ishaku bail within the sum of N500,000 and adjourned the case until November 11 for listening to of information following John’s responsible plea.