An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court, Kwara State, on Monday sentenced a pastor, Oloruntoba Ibitoye, to nine months imprisonment for stealing a sheep.
According to the prosecution, the complainant, Mrs. Florence Adebiyi, reported at the police station in Ganmo, near Ilorin, that the convict stole her sheep valued at N3,000 in front of her residence at Amoyo area of Ilorin.
The prosecution said the sheep was recovered from the convict by the police.
The New Agency of Nigeria reports that the convict pleaded guilty to the offence and begged for leniency.
Police prosecutor, Insp. Mojisola Olamokun, applied for summary trial, which was granted by the court.
The Magistrate, Mrs. Mariam Qudus-Salahu, sentenced him to nine months imprisonment without an option of fine.
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Even the law which is supposed to be a poor man's last hope discriminate against him. 9 months for stealing a sheep worth 3000 and yet the bigger criminals get standing ovations and the best seats in every gathering. I hope the poor will stand up and fight for their right.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad... 9 months without fine. It'll only make the guy hardened... reminds me of the suv guy that said hee had an inspiration to steal...
ReplyDeleteHaba! Nine months! Well God will judge everybody accordingly
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