Two charged with diesel oil theft (Nation)

Two men were on Monday arraigned at a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 75 litres of diesel engine oil valued at N46,500.

Usman Nuhu, 32, a guard, and Celestine Klotoe, 37, a driver, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

Prosecuting Sergeant Modupe Olaluwoye said the defendants committed the offences, on July 18, at 51B, Adekunle Bisi Street, GRA, Ogudu, Lagos.

She alleged that the defendants stole the oil from the store of their employer, Specific Tools and Techniques Ltd. Read more