Crimes

Man jailed for stealing church windows

A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has sentenced a 22-year-old man, Arron Garba, to 18 months imprisonment for stealing aluminium windows from a church.

The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced Garba after he pleaded guilty to theft on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

The prosecution counsel, Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat, told the court that the case was reported at the Laranto Police Station by the complainant, Garba Nanvan, on June 5.

Man jailed for stealing N10,000 phone

Gokwat said the convict broke into the church with the help of his friend now at large and stole the windows valued at N100,000.

The offence, according to him, is punishable under the Plateau State Penal Code Law.

The magistrate, therefore, sentenced Garba, a tailor, to 18 months imprisonment with a fine option of N50,000.

He also ordered the convict to pay compensation of N100,000.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Drama as govt officials storm tribunal to recover vehicle conveying lawyers

There was a mild drama in Benin, the Edo State capital, as members of the…

40 mins ago

PDP expels Vice Chairman Ali Odefa over anti-party activities

The Peoples Democratic Party in Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State…

1 hour ago

NAFDAC shuts 150 shops, destroys N5bn fake products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150…

1 hour ago

Customs announces zero import duty, VAT on CNG, LPG equipment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a zero import duty on machinery, equipment, and…

2 hours ago

FG targets N34.82trn revenue for 2025 budget

President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government targets N34.82 trillion revenue to fund the N49.7…

2 hours ago

Arsenal, Liverpool win to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in the club’s 3-2…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.