Two Staff of Eko Hotel, cab driver in court over alleged theft of chicken worth N55, 000

Two Eko Hotel and Suites staff and a cab driver, were on Thursday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates' Court, Lagos over alleged theft of chickens worth N55, 000.

The accused were, however, granted bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with two sureties in like sum.

Olabode Jacob, 40, a steward, Sunday Ossoua, a gardener, 40 and Rapheal Addoho, a cab drive, 42 are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Ingobo Emby, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Feb. 12, at Eko Hotel and Suites, No. 14/15, Adetokunbo Ademola St., Victoria Island, Lagos.

He said that the accused allegedly conspired and stole the chicken, property of Eko Hotel and Suites.

"The accused were nearly lynched when they were caught and that would have breach of peace," he said.

Emby said that the offences contravened Sections 285 (7), 166 (d) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

``The Magistrate, Mr W. A. Balogun, ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and their addresses verified.

He adjourned the case to March 10 for mention, NAN reports.