A dismissed police officer has been arraigned before before a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State for allegedly stealing a phone and cash belonging to a police applicant.

The 24-year-old man, identified as Olayiwola Felix, reportedly committed the crime on August 24, 2020.

Police prosecutor Idoko John told the court that the suspect stole a bag containing one Tecno Camon 12 mobile phone, valued at N58,000 and N25,000 belonging to one Ajibola Bolaji, a police applicant, reports The Nations.

He pleaded not guilty, and Magistrate Modupe Awodele granted him bail.

The case was adjourned till November 9, for hearing.