Busuyi Ajibola, a middle-aged man has been sentenced to two-month
jail term by an Akure Magistrate’s Court for stealing N1,000 worth of
maize at Ago Ego on Idanre Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital on July
30, 2017.
The crime committed by the convict (described as a notorious thief)
was contrary to and punishable under Section 390 of the Criminal Code
Cap 37. Vol.1 Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006, according to
prosecutors.
Before judgement was passed on the defendant, his counsel, Grace
Obanigba, urged the court to temper justice with mercy, noting that the
convict who pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge levelled against
him has a wife and kids.
However, Mrs. Oluwafunmi Edwin, the magistrate, after taking a closer
look at the charge and the fact of the case, said it was proven beyond
reasonable doubt that the convict committed the act deliberately and as
such should be detained for 8-weeks.
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