The defendant is facing a count charge of stealing.

The prosecutor, Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Aug. 9 at Seme border.

Ikem alleged that the accused posed as delivery man and absconded with the products.

The offence contravened Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the section prescribes three years imprisonment for offenders.

The Magistrate, Jimoh Adefioye, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

The case was adjourned until Sept.30 for mention.