Michael Yunana, 22, and Titus Kajona, 23, were charged with joint acts, criminal trespass and theft, offences contrary to Sections 79, 348 and 289 of the Penal Code.
Prosecutor Philips Akogwu, stated in court that on May 2, the complainant, Dr I.P. Ebong, reported to the police that while he was away for the Easter holiday, the accused persons formed a common intention and trespassed into her room through a window and removed her car keys. He said the accused persons used the keys to remove the car from where it was parked inside the compound.
The prosecutor further told the court that during police investigations, it was revealed that Michael Yunana, who was a houseboy to the nominal complainant, criminally conspired with his accomplice and took the car to Kaduna with the intention of selling it off before they were intercepted by the joint security task force in the area.
When the charges were read to the two accused persons, they pleaded not guilty and requested for bail, which was opposed by the prosecutor, on the grounds that investigations into the matter have not been concluded.
Chief Magistrate Azubuike Okeagu ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody to enable the police conclude investigations and bring witnesses to open their case in court.
The case was adjourned to June 25 for hearing.
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Two accused of stealing car from military cantonment