Five men have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Lexus 350 Black Jeep valued at N30 million.
The accused are Chima Emmanuel, 34; Akintunde Henry, 18; Chidi Iloabachia, 18; Oyeniyi Adewale, 31; and Chuks Obi, 27.
They face a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit stealing.
According to the prosecution, the alleged crime took place on October 13, 2025, around 1:00 a.m. at Topsight Hotel, Ore, Ondo State.
Inspector Johnson Okpowodu, prosecuting, stated that the defendants conspired to steal the Lexus 350 Black Jeep, registration number KJA 945 JM, belonging to Fadoju Alex Temitope.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The offense falls under Sections 516(A) and 383 of the Criminal Code Cap. 37 Vol. 1 Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.
The prosecutor requested an adjournment to review the case file and prepare witnesses for trial.
Defense lawyers—Mr. V. A. Akinfe, Mr. S. E. Jemine, Mrs. K. M. Lawani, and Mr. A. O. Olamolu—did not oppose the request and applied for bail on liberal terms.
Chief Magistrate O. Fasaanu granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N2 million each, with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned to November 12, 2025, for mention.
