The prices of tomatoes and other perishable in Abuja markets have continued to soar despite the items being in their seasons.
Mr Sulieman also ordered the convict to pay N50,000 to compensate the tank’s owner.
During a police investigation, the defendant confessed to the theft and said that he sold the cable to Fahat Aliyu, for N1,000 only, the prosecution counsel told the court.
The prosecution counsel said that the defendants allegedly sold the stolen items to a man simply identified as Nafiu now at large.
They called on government agencies responsible for issuing permits to ensure safety and prevent health hazards.
In separate interviews on Sunday, the traders attributed the high cost of building materials to the country’s current inflation rate.
A video seen by Peoples Gazette showed a man whose facial features matched one of the fake bishops paraded at the popular Dei-dei market Saturday afternoon.
“After I drank the soft drink, my head ached and I felt dizzy and complained to the defendant… That was the last thing I remember.”
