Man Prosecuted for 'unlawful possession of 22 goats’
A 28-year-old man, Musibau Okunola, was at the weekend arraigned before the Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun State for allegedly having in his possession unlawful 22 goats.
The Nation reported that the prosecutor, Mireti Wilson, said the accused committed the offence on November 28 last year about 3:50.a.m. in Osogbo metropolis.
"He said the accused was arrested while conveying the goats in a bus registered as KJA 178 XE, and was unable to give a satisfactory explanation about the ownership of the animals.
"Wilson said the offence contravened sections 517 and 430(1) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.11 Laws of Osun State, 2003."
The accused was however pleaded not guilty. His counsel, Mr. Ato Atobatele, prayed the court to grant him bail in liberal terms.
Delivering judgement, the Magistrate, Mrs. Olubukola Awodele, granted the accused bail at N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She said the sureties must live in the court jurisdiction, show evidence of tax payment, attach affidavit of means and provide two passport size photographs.
The case was adjourned till November 13 for hearing.
The Nation reported that the prosecutor, Mireti Wilson, said the accused committed the offence on November 28 last year about 3:50.a.m. in Osogbo metropolis.
"He said the accused was arrested while conveying the goats in a bus registered as KJA 178 XE, and was unable to give a satisfactory explanation about the ownership of the animals.
"Wilson said the offence contravened sections 517 and 430(1) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.11 Laws of Osun State, 2003."
The accused was however pleaded not guilty. His counsel, Mr. Ato Atobatele, prayed the court to grant him bail in liberal terms.
Delivering judgement, the Magistrate, Mrs. Olubukola Awodele, granted the accused bail at N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She said the sureties must live in the court jurisdiction, show evidence of tax payment, attach affidavit of means and provide two passport size photographs.
The case was adjourned till November 13 for hearing.
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