26-year-old sales representative, Miracle Bisong, was accused on Thursday of stealing her boyfriend’s television, foodstuffs, and money.
She was brought before an Upper Customary Court in New Karu, Nasarawa State for charges of criminal breach of trust and theft.
Ms. Bisong, who lives in One Man Village, Karu, Nasarawa State, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Sergeant Christian Michael, the prosecution counsel, said that the complainant, Mr. Anthony Omena, reported the matter to the New Nyanya police station on May 7 at about 4 pm.
“The complainant, who happened to be the defendant’s boyfriend, alleged that he gave her his house keys before leaving for work.”
Omena said he showed the defendant, a place where she was to drop the keys for easy access to his house when he returns.
“However, when the complainant’s returned from work, he opened his door and discovered that the defendant had stolen an LG television, worth N88, 000, rice, indomie, spaghetti and N100, 000 cash,” Michael told the court.
The offense contravened the provisions of sections 312 and 287 of the Penal Code, added Michael.
The judge, Ms. Evelyn Inarigu, granted Ms. Bisong bail in the sum of N300,000 with one surety, who must have a valid means of identification and be resident within the jurisdiction of the court for at least three years.
The case is adjourned until May 31 for hearing.