The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) yesterday in Lagos arraigned four men for alleged illegal distribution of petroleum products.
Owobobola Damilola, Roju Gbokan, Akinyemi Michael and Ogbolo Godwin are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful dealing in petroleum products at the Federal High Court.
Prosecuting police Inspector Alimat Owomunigbo, said the accused committed the offence on May 8 at 1pm at Majidun near Ikorodu, Lagos.
She said the accused were arrested by NSCDC while distributing petroleum products, adding that the offence contravened Sections 1 (17) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Laws of the Federation 2004.
Mrs Owomunigbo urged the court to remand the accused in prison pending trial.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
The defence counsel, Mr Ebunola Ogungbamila, urged the court to grant the accused bail on liberal terms.
Justice Mohammed Idris granted them N500, 000 bail with one surety each in the like sum.
He adjourned the case till September 24.
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