The prosecutor further told the court that during a police investigation, Mr Usman had confessed to committing the offence.
The magistrate, however, gave the convict an option of a N20,000 fine for trespass and a N30,000 fine for theft.
A magistrate court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced a 27-year-old miner, Ibrahim Kamilu, to two years in prison for cheating.
Ms Pati, in her judgment, however, gave the convict an option of a fine of N30,000.
The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence.
A magistrate’s court in Jos, on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old mechanic, Isa Mustapha, to 14 months in prison for stealing a car battery.
The magistrate, Irene Pati, summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge.
Ms Pati, in her judgment, however, gave the convict the option of a fine of N30,000 or spending six months in prison for trespass.
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday, sentenced a 23-year-old trader, Ishah Mustapha, to 14 months in prison for stealing a car battery.
