Motorcyclist bags three-month imprisonment for stealing motorcycle
A Karu Senior Magistrates` Court, Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 20-year-old motorcyclist, Sunday Michael, to three months in prison for stealing a motorcycle.
The magistrate, Lami Sani, however did not give the convict an option of fine, but warned him to desist from committing crime.
The convict, who resides at Jikwoyi, pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of theft.
Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Ayotunde Adeyanju, told the court that the complainant, Guru Basu of Karu Village, Abuja, reported the matter at the Karu police station on October 16.
According to him, the complainant alleged that on the same date, he saw the convict and one other suspect trying to sell a Bajaj motorcycle without a receipt.
He said in the process the convict was arrested and during police investigation, he confessed to have stolen the said motorcycle from an unknown person.
Adeyanju said the offence contravened section 287 of the Penal Code
(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.”
Heading 2
Lagos urges residents to take ownership of housing estates, maintain infrastructure
The state government noted that taking such responsibility would also enhance security and sustain property value.
States
Gov. Uzodimma urges Imo youths to embrace skills development
He charged the youths to be positive change makers.
States
NSCDC boss lauds Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue team
He described the successful rescue mission as a clear demonstration of the strength of inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing.
Economy
Oilserv begins offshore pipeline installation for NLNG gas transmission expansion
The project forms part of the NLNG’s strategy to expand its gas transmission network.
States
Bauchi govt urges increased birth registration to protect children’s rights
She noted that reliable population data remains the foundation of effective governance.
Politics
Tinubu-Shettima ticket roadmap to APC’s victory in 2027: Zamfara Lawmaker
The lawmaker described it as a milestone toward the APC’s victory in the upcoming general elections.
