A Grade I Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Thursday freed a 26-year-old man, Sulaityo John charged with stealing five tubers of sweet potatoes inside a church.
John, who resides in Durumi l, Abuja, is charged with theft.
He had pleaded guilty to the charge, saying was hungry when he stole the potatoes.
Delivering judgment, the Judge, Malam Abubakar Sadiq said: ”having seen the small quantity of the sweet potatoes involved, the court will be lenient on you.
READ ALSO: Woman bags 2 years imprisonment for stealing underwear
“You are, hereby, set free and warned never to commit such act again.
“Next time if such a criminal charge is brought before the court against you again, serious action will be taken on you.
“You are also henceforth, warned never to visit the church premises again.”
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Mr O.S. Osho said the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 288 of the Penal Code.
Osho told the court that the defendant stole the five tubers of sweet potatoes from the church premises.
He explained that during police investigation, the defendant had confessed to committing the crime. (NAN)
Get Faster News Update On: WhatsApp and Telegram
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without written permission from CONVERSEER. Read our Terms Of Use.
