Man Docked for Unlawful Possession of 22 Goats

In Osun, Musibua Okunola, a 28-year-old man was on Friday arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged unlawful possession of 22 goats.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Mireti Wilson who was the lead prosecutor told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 28, 2016 at about 3:50am within Osogbo metropolis in Osun State.

According to ASP Wilson, the accused was arrested while conveying the 22 goats in a bus with registration number KJA 178 XE, and was unable to give satisfactory explanation of the ownership of the goats.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened sections 517 and 430(1) of the criminal code cap 34 Vol.11 laws of Osun, 2003.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and his counsel, Mr Ato Atobatele, prayed the court to grant him bail in liberal terms.

The Magistrate, Mrs. Olubukola Awodele granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum according to the News Agency of Nigeria.