The duo faced a two-count charge of belonging to an unlawful group and stealing while armed with dangerous weapons.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Gbemileke Agoi, explained that the offences were committed on August 5, at the University of Lagos.
Agoi said the accused, who were armed with a short gun, robbed some people of their various valuables valued at N35,700.
The offences, Agoi noted, contravened Section 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.It also contravenes Section (2) (a) (b) of the Robbery and Fire arms (Special Provisions Act), Cap 398, Vol. XXII, Laws of the Federation, 2003 as amended, he said.
The accused had pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.
The Magistrate, A.O. Ajibade, granted them bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till September 20 for advice and mention.
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