A Family Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has arraigned a 48-year-old woman, Toyun Adejayan and her teenage son, Adekunle Adejayan for allegedly stealing and receiving the sum of N200,000.
They were arraigned on two counts of stealing and receiving stolen property.
The Police prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso told the court that the suspects committed the offences on September 14, at Itaja Road, Idanre in Ondo state.
He alleged that the mother knew the money was stolen.
The prosecutor disclosed that the police recovered N70,000 from the mother.
Both defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Presiding Magistrate, F.A Aduroja, ordered the remand of Adekunle to the Ondo State Juvenile home, Akure, while his mother should be returned to the police station for further investigation.
The case was adjourned to October 10, 2023, for mention.
