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Jos magistrates’ court

April 14, 2025

Businessman sentenced to 30 months in prison over N240,000 fraud

She also ordered the convict to pay N240,000 as compensation to the complainant.

Jos Prison
March 14, 2025

Farmer sentenced to prison for stealing

Mr Gokwat said the convict stole the water pump worth N225,000 from Umar’s farm.

PRISON INMATES
March 12, 2025

Jos resident sentenced to prison for stealing neighbour’s foodstuff

Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos sentenced Peter after pleading guilty to breaking, entering, and theft.

Food on gas cooker
March 12, 2025

Printer jailed two years for stealing laptop

The magistrate gave the convict the option of a fine of N150,000 or to spend two years in prison.

Court room
March 12, 2025

Shop assistant jailed nine months for cheating employer

The magistrate also ordered Ms Ochai to pay compensation of N180,000.

Jos prison
February 18, 2025

Court jails 24-year-old security guard for stealing

The magistrate, in her judgment, however, gave the convict an option to either pay a N50,000 fine or spend six months in prison.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
January 28, 2025

Farmer sentenced to 30 months in prison over N1.5 million fraud

The magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the defendant after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge.

Stash of naira cash
December 16, 2024

18-year-old Nigerian student jailed three years for stealing trousers

Mr Gokwat said the convict trespassed into the house and made away with two phones, one tablet, trousers and suits, all valued at N450,000.

Jos prison
December 11, 2024

Jos teenager jailed for stealing herbs

On Wednesday, a Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced an 18-year-old trader, Joshua Gowol, to six months imprisonment for stealing herbal medicine.

Silhouette of man in prison
October 28, 2024

Trader bags nine months in prison for attempted theft

Mr Ahmed said the convict jumped over the fence into the house of the complainant and was caught.

Court Gavel