The magistrate, Irene Pati, sentenced the convicts who pleaded guilty to negligent conduct.
The magistrate, however, gave the convict an option of a N20,000 fine for trespass and a N30,000 fine for theft.
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 Joseph John to six months’ imprisonment for stealing various household items valued at N64,800.
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.
An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced an unemployed man, Jonathan Dazong, to six months’ imprisonment for stealing one bag of maize.
According to the police, the complainant said the convict trespassed on his school and stole one iron window.
The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence.
Presiding judge Daniel Damulak sentenced Mr John following a guilty plea to trespass and theft. Mr John begged the court for leniency.
The convict begged the court for leniency and the judge gave him an option of N20,000 fine.
