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Hyacinth Dolnaan

November 11, 2022

Trader jailed for extorting phones from sick man

The convict conspired with an unnamed individual now at large and collected three phones from the complainant to heal him of his ailment.

Gavel
November 8, 2022

Man jailed for stealing two goats

The court also ordered the convict to pay compensation of N40,000 to the complainant.

October 17, 2022

Trader jailed seven days for stealing

An area court in Jos has sentenced a 32-year-old trader, Sani Mohammed, to seven days in prison for stealing bundles of zinc.

Court Gavel
October 17, 2022

Teenager sentenced to one year in prison for burglary

A chief magistrates’ court in Jos on Monday sentenced Moses John, 19, and John Edwin, 22, to one year in prison for conspiracy, burglary and theft.

Court room used to illustrate the story
June 21, 2022

Two labourers jailed for stealing goat

Manji Manshak, 21, and Zimshak Zingak, 23, pleaded guilty to theft and begged the court for leniency.

Goats
June 9, 2022

Traders, minor jailed for stealing water pump

An area court in Jos on Thursday sentenced two traders and a 17-year-old to nine months’ imprisonment for stealing a water pump.

Water pump used to illustrate the story
June 6, 2022

Barber imprisoned for stealing canopy

An Area Court in Jos has sentenced a barber, Moses Tobi, to six months’ imprisonment for stealing a canopy.

Barbershop
May 25, 2022

Trader jailed for stealing handbag

The prosecutor said the convicts stole the bag containing items valued at N29,000 and a cash of N22,000 from the complainant’s shop.

Prisoner
November 23, 2021

Welder jailed six months for cheating

A Central Area Court in Kasuwan Nama in Jos has sentenced a 39-year-old welder, Kingsley Onwo, to six months in prison for breach of contract and cheating.

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