LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In connection with the deliberate destruction of a commercial bank in the state’s Borikiri axis, a magistrates’ court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, remanded one Kenneth Nnadozie and nine others to a at a correctional facility in Port Harcourt.
According to information acquired by this medium, some hoodlums hijacked a protest by bank customers against the new naira policy’s shortage.
During the incident, the hoodlums robbed passers-by while also leaving Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and some structures on the premises vandalized.
The hoodlums were said to have also carted away property after the attack.
The suspects, who are facing six counts of conspiracy, burglary, theft, and unlawful assembly, allegedly broke into a commercial bank on 17 February, while pretending to be protesting the limited supply of the new naira notes.
They also allegedly stole, damaged property, and gathered in a riotous manner. They are currently on trial for these crimes.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and their counsels argued on the bail application.
The Chief Magistrate, upon listening to the counsels of both parties, adjourned the case till 22 February, 2023, for bail consideration.
Ogugua directed that the suspects be sent to the correctional centre in Port Harcourt.
The Chief Magistrate, however, granted bail to another set of eight suspects facing the same six counts bordering on conspiracy, housebreaking, stealing, unlawful gathering, riotous assembly, and malicious damage of a commercial bank in the state.