Court orders two persons flogged for stealing air conditioners, mattresses
A Gwagwalada Senior Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Rebecca Danjuma, and Andrew Magdem to 12 strokes of cane each for stealing nine split AC units, and three orthopaedic mattresses from a hotel.
The police charged Ms Danjuma, Mr Magdem and Lamba Ayuba with criminal trespass, joint act and theft.
While Ms Danjuma and Mr Magdem pleaded guilty, Mr Ayuba pleaded not guilty.
Senior Magistrate Muhammad Munir in his judgment, also sentenced Ms Danjuma and Mr Magdem to 30 months imprisonment each, with an option of fine.
“On count one they are sentenced to six months imprisonment or an option of N50,000 fine, while on count two the defendants are sentenced to two years imprisonment or an option of N150,000 fine.
“On count three the defendants are sentenced to 12 strokes of cane each.
“The convicts are to pay a compensation of N1.315, 500 million each to the complainant,” he ruled.
Mr Munir admitted the third defendant to bail in the sum of N500,000 and two sureties in like sum which must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
He adjourned the case until March 3 for hearing.
The defendants were given 12 strokes of cane each outside the court premises at the presence of onlookers.
Earlier, the prosecution counsel Dabo Yakubu, told the court that the complainant, Ofor Ikechukwu of Dera international hotel Kuje, Abuja, reported the matter at the police station on January 19.
He said that the convicts also stole two ceiling fans and eight units of bed-side fridge all valued at N2.7 million.
(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.”
NationWide
Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies
She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”
Education
Tinubu upgrades Nasarawa poly to university
Mr Onanuga said the approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu, who represents the Nasarawa West Senatorial District.
Lagos
Lagos govt signs agreement to automate vehicle registration
Mr Osiyemi said the initiative would simplify and speed up vehicle registration by eliminating cumbersome processes.
States
Three rescued, one body recovered as building collapses in Kano
The PRO attributed the collapse to the use of poor and substandard building materials.
NationWide
FG calls for stronger African collaboration to combat illicit wealth, transnational corruption
Mr Fagbemi added that the recovery and transparent management of proceeds of crime remained a key pillar of the country’s anti-corruption policy.
Heading 2
FG reiterates commitment to ensuring safe return of Nigerians from South Africa
“The last evacuation flight, which is expected to bring home approximately 300 of our nationals, is expected to arrive in Nigeria next week,” Mr Ebienfa said.
