Jos man sentenced to prison for stealing
An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced Joseph John to six months’ imprisonment for stealing various household items valued at N64,800.
Justice Shawomi Bokkos delivered the sentence after the convict pleaded guilty.
However, the judge gave him the option of paying a N20,000 fine instead of serving the six-month sentence.
Mr Bokkos also ordered the convict to pay N21,000 in compensation or serve an extra three months in default.
Earlier, the police prosecutor, Daniel Damulak, told the court that the case was reported at the ‘A’ Division Police Station on March 2 by Danladi Abukuchili.
The complainant said the accused trespassed into his house and stole a gas cylinder, a barber’s clipper, a Tecno phone, and N21,000 in cash.
The prosecutor further stated that during the police investigation, the accused confessed to committing the offence, and the stolen items were recovered in his possession.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Benue: Troops kill suspected terrorist in gunfight
“One terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and two empty magazines from the scene,” Mr Zubairu said.
Sport
Egypt edge Australia on penalties to make historic World Cup round of 16 berth
Egypt will face the winners of the round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde later today.
Health
Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak now largest on record as cases top 1,400: WHO
Mr Janabi described the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year.
Health
Bauchi govt begins rural-based campaign against waterborne diseases
Mr Mohammed said health education officers in the state’s 20 local government areas had been directed to carry out the exercise.
Hot news Home top
INEC extends voter registration, launches self-service portal
INEC said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
States
Wheelbarrow pusher killed in Rivers road crash
The spokesperson for the state police, ASP Blessing Agabe, said the driver had been arrested.
