The Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja this Tuesday handed Barau Sani, 26 a four-week jail term for stealing a gas cooker and cylinder.
Sani, of Garki Village, Abuja, was convicted on a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft.
The Prosecutor, Urom Otu,told the court that one Ochoga Monday, of Studies Garden, Garki 2, Abuja, reported the case at the Garki Police Station on Jan. 20.
He said that Sani unlawfully entered the said Garden where the complainant works and stole the gas cooker and cylinder on the said date.
According to the prosecutor, Sani was attempting to escape with the stolen items when the complainant saw him and raised the alarm following which he was arrested with the assistance of security guards in the Garden.
The prosecution told the court that the offence contravened Sections 348 and 287 of the penal code.
The accused pleaded guilty and prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
After considering the accused's plea for leniency, the judge, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, sentenced him to a prison term of four weeks with an option of N 6, 000 fine and a warning to stay away from crime.
The judge also ordered that the recovered items be returned to the owner within 30 days from Jan. 26.
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