Segun was arrested on April 28 2024, and arraigned on April 30 2024 at the Magistrate Court in Ikorodu. He was accused of stealing three pairs of trousers, one belt, a pair of slippers, and a crossbag all valued at N30,000 (Thirty Thousand Naira Only). On arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to the charge, and the court admitted him a bail sum of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) with one surety. However, he could not perfect his bail due to financial constraints.
Our lawyer considering the value of the alleged missing items (N30,000), applied to the court for the settlement of the case through the Restorative Justice procedure opened to the Defendant.
With the help of one of our partners Fecy Foundation, Oluwasegun was able to settle this matter by paying the sum of N30,000 to the complainant and his case was struck out on July 18 2024, after spending three months in prison.
Segun is into the business of selling small chops at events and is willing to start his own small chop business in Ikorodu.
Correctional Centres in Nigeria are overcrowded with inmates due to stringent bail conditions for petty offences such as this. Bail conditions should be such that the defendants can perfect same with easy.
