A Magistrate Court sitting in Life Camp, Abuja, has granted bail to one Idulu Ben Oche, who is standing trial over allegations of housebreaking, theft and criminal trespass.
The defendant was arraigned by the Nigeria Police on a three-count charge bordering on housebreaking, theft and criminal trespass, contrary to Sections 287, 347 and 353 of the Penal Code.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the complainant alleged that on July 13, 2026, at about 12:48pm, he returned to his residence in Saburi, Dei-Dei, Abuja, after receiving information from a neighbour that someone had unlawfully entered his apartment.
The prosecution told the court that on getting home, the complainant discovered that his room had been ransacked and several household items, including a compressor valued at N35,000, were missing.
Police investigations subsequently led to the arrest of the defendant, who was allegedly found in possession of the complainant’s compressor.
When the charges were read to him, the defendant pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Following his plea, the prosecution urged the court to fix a date for hearing, while defence counsel applied for bail.
In his ruling, the presiding magistrate admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of ?100,000 with one surety in like sum.
The court ordered that the surety must be a responsible person residing within the court’s jurisdiction and provide valid means of identification, proof of residence and evidence of employment.
The matter was adjourned until September 22, 2026, for hearing.