A cleric in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State, has been remanded in prison for allegedly stealing nine turkeys and a goat belonging to his neighbour.

Prophet Solomon Oni Opaalade was caught red-handed by the owner, one Oluwasegun Hammed, after he reportedly sneaked into his house and allegedly stole the animals.

It was gathered that Prophet Opaalade brought out charms and threatened Hammed with it after he was caught. The incident happened at Baruwa area of Osogbo where they reside.

However, Hammed was not cowed by the threat and lodged a complaint with the Osun State Police Command in the area. Consequently, Opaalade was arrested and detained at the Station for investigation.

After investigation, the Police found him culpable for allegedly stealing the turkeys and a goat and threatened the owner with charms.

He was arraigned at a Magistrates Court on Monday, October 28th.

The Principal State Counsel from the State Ministry of Justice, Adekunle Adeniyi, told the Court that the prophet stole nine turkeys valued at N270,000 and a goat valued at N18,000 belonging to one Oluwasegun Hammed.

Prophet Opaalade was said to have committed the alleged offence at Baruwa area in Osogbo.

According to the State Counsel, Opaalade used charms to threaten Hammed in a manner that could cause a breach of public peace.

Opaalade pleaded not guilty.

However, the Magistrate, Mrs. Adijat Oloyede, declined the bail request by his lawyer and ordered that he should be remanded in Ilesha Correctional Centre till 12th December, 2019, for mention.