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Jos magistrates’ court

October 28, 2024

Barber jailed 15 months for stealing DVD players

He said that the offence contravened the Plateau State Penal Code Law.

Gavel
October 23, 2024

Nigerian student jailed for stealing phone, wristwatch

The Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 24-year-old student, David Odiwe, for trespassing and stealing from a woman’s house.

Prison bar
October 21, 2024

Driver jailed one year for stealing motorcycle

On Monday, the Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 30-year-old driver, Aminu Sani, in a correctional centre for stealing a motorcycle.

Motorcycle
October 21, 2024

Farmer jailed one year for attempted assault

The Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 24-year-old farmer, Zaidu Mohammed, to one-year imprisonment for attempted assault.

Courtroom
August 16, 2024

Labourer sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for attempting to rob church

The prosecutor said the convict trespassed into the church premises and switched off their security lights but was caught.

Composite of a prisoner and a Church interior used to illustrate this story
August 13, 2024

Jos driver jailed for stealing 1,000 litres of petrol

The Jos Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced a 38-year-old driver, Usman Abdulkarim, to one year in prison for stealing 1050 litres of petrol worth N977,000.

Fuel pump
August 13, 2024

Nigerian businessman jailed three months over death threat

The Jos Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced a 40-year-old businessman, Ibrahim Kaye, to three months’ imprisonment over a threat to life.

Court room
July 15, 2024

23-year-old man jailed for illegal drug possession

The prosecutor said the convict was also into selling hard drugs.

Court room
June 20, 2024

Tricyclist jailed one year for slapping policeman, shooting at him

When the police arrived at the scene, Mr Bulus slapped a policeman and went for his gun, shot at him with intention to kill, but missed his target.

Police officer and tricycle rider (credit: daily post)
June 20, 2024

Trader jailed one year over illegal arms possession

The magistrate gave the convict an option to pay N20, 000 or spend one year in prison.

Court room