Welder docked for allegedly snatching woman’s phone, N80,000

A 29-year-old welder, Sunday Jacob, was on Thursday docked in a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State for allegedly snatching a woman’s cell phone and N80,000.

The defendant, who resides in Sharp Corner, Mararaba, Nasarawa State is charged with criminal trespass and extortion.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Hamen Donald, told the court that the complainant, Favour Akola of Kabayi, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, reported the matter at the Division “A” Police Station, Mararaba on Oct. 10.

Donald said the complainant alleged that on Oct. 5, the defendant trespassed into her room and snatched her Infinix cell phone and cash of N80, 000.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the crime.

The judge, Mohammed Jibril granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N200, 000 and one surety in like sum.

Jibril adjourned the case until Nov. 7 for hearing.