Jos labourer jailed for stealing bags of cement
A magistrate’s court in Jos, on Monday, sentenced a 26-year-old labourer , Abraham John, to 18 months in prison for stealing three bags of cement.
The magistrate, Irene Pati, summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge.
Ms Pati, in her judgment, however, gave the convict the option of a fine of N20,000 or a six-month imprisonment for trespass.
The convict is also to spend one year in prison for theft or pay a fine of N30,000.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Ijuptil Thiawur, told the court that the case was reported at the Gada Biu Police Station on September 2 by Samuel Danchung, the complainant.
Mr Thiawur stated that the convict trespassed and stole the cement that was kept at the complainant’s house before he was apprehended.
He stated that during the police investigation, three bags of cement were recovered from the convicts.
He added that the offence contravened the Plateau Penal Code Law.
(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.”
Africa
Kenya dismisses suit seeking legalisation of cannabis for Rastafarian worshippers
They petitioned the court to allow members to grow and use cannabis during worship.
States
Two suspects arrested over alleged car theft in Bauchi
The suspects were arrested in an intelligence operation at Yelwa area on July 12, 2026 at 10: 30 p.m.
NationWide
Kogi Abduction: Atiku decries normalisation of insecurity under Tinubu
The abduction occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m. when the students were writing their exam.
States
Ogun, GIZ meet to sustain skills, enterprise initiatives
Ms Sofela reaffirmed the government’s commitment to private sector-led industrialisation.
NationWide
ITF targets 200,000 artisans under SUPA 2026 programme
Mr Ogun said that the SUPA programme is a presidential initiative.
NationWide
Dangote Refinery shields Nigerians from global fuel price shock: S&P
Despite global pressures, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued its policy of gradual price moderation.
