The judge, however, gave the convict an option of a fine of N50,000 and also asked the convict to pay a compensation of N137,000 or risk six months in jail in default.
An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced an artisan, Danjuma Alei, to six months’ imprisonment for stealing two solar lamp posts worth N80,000.
The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convicts after they pleaded guilty to the offence.
On Monday, an area court in Jos sentenced Emmanuel Christopher, 25, to one month in prison for stealing a sheep.
On Wednesday, an area court in Jos sentenced Japhet Shualka, 27, a security guard and two others to 10 years’ imprisonment each.
