A 31-year-old man, Paul Ilesomi, who allegedly stole a truck valued at N8,350,000, has been arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ajegunle.The defendant is facing two counts bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

The police prosecutor, Ingobo Emby, told the court that the defendant and one other at large conspired to commit the offences.

According to the prosecutor, the offences are contrary to sections 411 and 280 and punishable under sections 412 and 287 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Magistrate, Mr O.O. Olatunji, granted him bail in the sum of N2m with two sureties in like sum.

The case was adjourned till August 2 for trial.