I stole 2 tubers of yam because I was  hungry – Man tells court

Wed, Jul 31, 2024
By editor
1 MIN READ

Security

AN unemployedman, Cletus Gandu, 40, on Wednesday confessed that he stole two tubers of yam because he was hungry.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) charged Gandu with criminal trespass and theft.

Gandu told the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State:”hunger pushed me to steal yam on two occassions.

”I beg for leniency.”

The presiding judge, Michael Bawa, reserved sentencing until Aug.6, following the defendant’s guilty plea.

Bawa ordered that he should be  remanded.

Earlier, the NSCDC Prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu told the court that the complainant, Alice Daniel reported the matter at the corp’s office in Kafanchan on July 15.

Audu alleged that the defendant stole the yams from the complainant’s farm in Zonkwa on two occasions.

He said that the offence contravened the provisions of  sections 327 and 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law.(NAN)

A.I

July 31, 2024

Tags:


FCT gets new controller of corrections 

THE Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has appointed a new Controller, Mr Olatubosun Ajibogun to head its Federal Capital Territory (FCT)...

Read More
Tackling illicit arms proliferation requires strong legal framework – NSA

THE National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says effective arms control requires strong legal framework, enduring partnerships, continuous training,...

Read More
Customs  seize 2179kg pangolin scales in Kano

THE Kano/Jigawa command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales in a joint enforcement operation...

Read More