On the first day of arraignment, June 8, 2012, he pleaded not guilty to the two count charge of conspiracy and stealing and was granted bail in the sum of N20,000 with one surety. Alabi, it was gathered, was unable to perfect the bail condition, and was taken to prison custody where he spent three months.
The convict yesterday changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. He admitted that he was guilty of the charges preferred against him, and also accepted that he contradicted the laws of Osun State.
The police prosecutor, Inspector Fagboyinbo Abiodun, told the court that the convict and one Mohammed, who is currently at large conspired together on June 5, 2012, at about 12:00 noon to steal the goat.
Inspector Abiodun told the court that Alabi committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol. II Laws of Osun State.
Alabi’s counsel, Taiwo Awokunle, told the court that his client had already been remanded for three months and pleaded for leniency. The lawyer said his client has learnt his lessons, and would not repeat such. The magistrate, Olusola Aluko, said he is optimistic that Alabi could turn a new leaf, and sentenced him to six months imprisonment.
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