Summary:
A case of severe breach of trust has landed two security personnel in an Abuja court. The duo faces serious allegations of burgling their employer’s home, stealing a vehicle and electronics, and attempting to traffic the stolen property to Makurdi using forged documents.
The issue of domestic security and employer trust took center stage at the Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Tuesday, as two security personnel were docked for an alleged conspiracy that has left the Karsana community in shock. The defendants, identified as Amadi Basil, 30, and Arthria Aondona, 36, are facing a serious legal battle involving allegations of house breaking, forgery, and stealing.
A Breach of Trust in Karsana
The case, prosecuted by Charity Nwachukwu, details a harrowing experience for the complainant, Mrs. Mulika Adekoya, a resident of the upscale Metropolis Estate. According to the police report, the incident occurred on December 18, 2025, when the first defendant, Basil—who was directly employed to guard the property—allegedly conspired with Aondona to exploit the homeowner’s absence.
The prosecution told the court that the security guards gained unauthorized access to the main building by breaching a window. Once inside, they allegedly pilfered a plasma television before turning their attention to the homeowner’s vehicle.
The Makurdi Connection and Forgery
The situation escalated from burglary to grand theft auto when the accused allegedly located the keys to Mrs. Adekoya’s Toyota Camry in a drawer. In a bid to monetize the stolen asset, the duo reportedly drove the vehicle out of the Federal Capital Territory, heading toward Makurdi.
Compounding the charges, the prosecution revealed that the defendants had criminally forged the vehicle’s documents, presumably to facilitate a quick sale to unsuspecting buyers. However, their plan was thwarted when they were apprehended during the attempt. During police interrogation, they were reportedly unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for their possession of the car.
Legal Proceedings and Bail
Despite the weight of the allegations—which contravene sections 79, 289, 326, and 354 of the Penal Code—both defendants entered a plea of not guilty.
The presiding Chief Magistrate, Musa Jobbo, opted to grant the accused bail in the sum of one million naira each. As part of the stringent bail conditions, Jobbo ordered that they must provide two sureties each in like sum. These sureties are required to reside within the court’s jurisdiction and possess reliable means of identification.
While the vehicle was recovered, the prosecution noted that efforts to retrieve the other stolen items remain abortive as the trial proceeds.
