The Kano State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned a 27-year-old trader, Ibrahim Aliyu, before a Sharia Court in Kano for allegedly defrauding his colleague in a textile deal.
Aliyu, a resident of the Goron Dutse area, was charged with criminal breach of trust and cheating.
According to the prosecutor, Zahradeen Abubakar, the case was reported by the complainant, Isah Muhammed of Kabuga Tudun Yola, at the Fagge Police Station on April 29.
Abubakar told the court that Aliyu collected 18 textile materials valued at N570,000, paid for only eight pieces, and failed to pay for the remaining ten despite repeated demands.
He said all attempts by the complainant to recover the balance were unsuccessful.
The prosecutor noted that the offence contravenes Sections 202 and 206 of the Penal Code.
When the charges were read, the defendant pleaded guilty.
Presiding Judge Malam Umar Lawal granted Aliyu bail in the sum of N50,000 with one reliable surety. The case was adjourned to May 30 for sentencing.
