23, of Abacha Road, Mararaba, both students, were on Friday arraigned in an
Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, Mararaba for conspiring and extorting one Iliya Sunday, a cripple, of 10 Baba St,
Mararaba .
According to the prosecutor, PC Friday Adaji, the complainant reported the matter to Police Station on Nov.2 how the incident happened.
"On Oct. 31 at about 12 noon the accused came to Sunday's shop where he sells mobile phone recharge cards.
"They conspired and dipped hands into his pocket and stole
recharge cards of different mobile communication network
worth N28, 000.
"The accused persons took to their heels before they were
chased and arrested with some of the recharge cards," Adaji
said.
However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and were granted bail by the presiding judge, Mr Albert Maga.
The case has been adjourned to Nov.21 for hearing.
