Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Jos area court

February 20, 2024

Drivers jailed for stealing diesel

Ibrahim Aliyu and Ibrahim Umar were sentenced to six months’ imprisonment each for stealing 180 litres of diesel and N250,000.

Court
November 9, 2023

Three traders jailed seven months each over witchcraft accusation

The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of the Plateau Penal Code.

Court Gavel
January 10, 2023

Businessman jailed three months for buying stolen vehicle

The Jos area court on Tuesday sentenced a 36-year-old businessman, Paul Bitrus, to three months imprisonment for buying a stolen vehicle.

Court room used to illustrate the story
February 23, 2022

Court dissolves seven-year marriage over desertion by husband

Sumaiya Muhammad is accusing her husband of deserting her when she was ill and staying with her parents.

Gavel and wedding rings