Taofeek was brought before the court on Tuesday on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, Inspector Opeyemi Lawal, told the court that the offences were allegedly committed on November 7 at about 9 p.m. at Omun Sorin Village, Owode-Egba, Abeokuta.
Lawal alleged that the defendant broke into the premises of Redemption Power Gospel Ministry Church through a window and stole an Elepaq generator valued at N68,000.
According to the prosecutor, the defendant was unaware that some church members were present when he entered the premises. He was reportedly sighted by the members, who raised an alarm.
He was subsequently apprehended by some vigilantes and handed over to the police.
Lawal said the alleged offences contravened Sections 383, 390(9), 415 and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
The Magistrate, Ms O.T. Odubanjo, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N250,000 with one surety in like sum.
She directed that the surety must be a registered bondsman with the Ogun State Judiciary.
However, the magistrate ordered that Taofeek be remanded at the Oba Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
The case was adjourned until December 3 for hearing.
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