An aluminium worker based in Okinni, Osun State, Sunday Ejoh, was on Monday sentenced to a six-month jail term by an Osun State Chief Magistrates\u2019 Court sitting in Osogbo for stealing three tubers of yam.<\/p>\n
Ejoh, who appeared before Magistrate Mr M. Olatunji, had been arraigned on one count of theft of the yam, valued at N3,000.<\/p>\n
Giving the facts of the case, the prosecutor in charge, Mr Jacob Akintunde, said, \u201cEjoh, on September 22nd, 2024, did steal three tubers of yam valued at N3,000 belonging to one Oluwole Durojaye.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prosecutor stated that the stolen tubers, a cutlass, and a pair of slippers were recovered from the defendant.
\nHe added that the offence committed was contrary to and punishable under \u201cSection 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II Law of Osun State, Nigeria 2002.\u201d<\/p>\n
The artisan, who had no legal representation, pleaded guilty, stating that hunger had compelled him to commit the crime.<\/p>\n
He told the court, \u201cI was hungry, and I have a family.\u201d
\nDelivering judgment on the matter, Magistrate Olatunji found the defendant guilty and subsequently sentenced him to \u201csix months\u2019 imprisonment with an option of a N25,000 fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Olatunji also directed that the stolen yam should be returned to the owner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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