Crime
Jos Mason Sentenced to Six Months for Theft
Jos mason sentenced for theft of N15,000 cooking pot, receiving six months jail or N30,000 fine John Chigozie, a 47-year-old mason from Jos, has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a cooking pot valued at N15,000, Magistrate Irene Pati ruled on Wednesday.
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The offence occurred on January 29, when Chigozie entered the home of Tina Jonathan, the complainant, and unlawfully removed the aluminium pot.
Police prosecutor Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat confirmed the report was filed at Agada Biu Police Station.
Chigozie pleaded guilty to the charge under the Plateau Penal Code Law.
Magistrate Pati offered an alternative option of a N30,000 fine, which the convict may pay in lieu of serving the prison term.
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The sentencing underscores local authorities’ commitment to enforcing property laws while balancing punitive measures with practical alternatives, reflecting the judiciary’s flexibility in minor theft cases.
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