A man jailed six months for stealing N3000 yam

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A man jailed six months for stealing N3000 yam

Osun aluminium worker jailed six
months for stealing yam
AN aluminium workman
based in Okinni, Osun State,
Sunday Ejoh, was on Monday
sentenced to six months by a
Chief Magistrates' Court sitting
in Osogbo, the state capital, for
stealing three tubers of yam.

Ejoh, who appeared before a
magistrate, Mr M. Olatunji, had
been arraigned on one count of
stealing the yam worth N3,000.
Giving the facts of the case,
the prosecutor in charge, Mr
Jacob Akintunde, said Ejoh on
"September 22, 2024, did steal
three tubers of yam valued
at N3,000 belonging to one
Oluwole Durojaye."
The prosecutor said the
stolen tubers, a cutlass, and a
pair of slippers were recovered from the defendant.
He added that the offence committed
and punishable under Section
390(9) of Criminal Code Cap
The artisan, who had no legal representation, however
pleaded guilty, saying hunger
made him commit the crime.
He had told the court, "I was
hungry, and I have a farnily."
Delivering judgement on the
matter, Magistrate Olatunji
found the defendant guilty and
subsequently sentenced him to
six months imprisonment with
an option of N25,00o fine.
Olatunji also directed that the
stolen yam should be returmed
to the owner.
34 Vol. II Law of Osun State,
Nigeria 2002.

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