A driver with Guinness Nigeria Limited, Sodiq Ganiyu, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing 20 pallets of beer worth N6m.

The police charged 34-year-old Ganiyu with conspiracy, theft, and breach of peace to which he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, ASP Rachael Williams, told the court that Ganiyu, a resident of 28, Agbowo Street, Isokan, Ogun State, committed the offences on September 12, 2021 at 1, Akanni Dorathy Street, Ikeja, Lagos.

“Ganiyu was instructed to deliver the goods to a customer but he diverted them, in connivance with others at large.

“The alleged offences contravene Sections 168, 287 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,” the prosecutor said.

The Magistrate, Mr T. O. Fashanu, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The case was adjourned till October 27, 2021 for mention.