Crime
Court Sentences Mother, Daughter To 6 Months In Prison For Stealing Ponmo, Stockfish
Court Sentences Mother, Daughter To 6 Months In Prison For Stealing Ponmo, Stockfish
Court sentences mother, daughter to 6 months prison for stealing ponmo, stockfish. Ms Odumosu sentenced both the mother and daughter to six months’ imprisonment, each with an option of a N5,000 fine.
Amagistrates’ court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Friday, sentenced a mother and daughter, Falilatu Amidu and Ayisatu Amidu, to six months’ imprisonment each for stealing dry ponmo (cow skin), stock fish and dried meat valued at N1 million.
The defendants, who reside at No. 21 Ago-oko area in Abeokuta, Ogun, were convicted on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The magistrate, O.O. Odumosu, held that all evidence presented by the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that the convicts were guilty of the offence as charged.
Ms Odumosu sentenced both the mother and daughter to six months’ imprisonment, each with an option of a N5,000 fine.
She ordered that the convicts should refund N100,000 each to the complainant as restitution before accessing the N5,000 fine given.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Kehinde Fawunmi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence sometime in August 2024 at Lafenwa market.
Mr Fawunmi explained that Ms Falitatu conspired with her daughter, Ms Ayisatu, to steal a big sack containing stockfish, dry ponmo and dry meat valued at N1 million belonging to one Kafayat Alao.
According to
him, Ms Falilatu used to help the complainant carry loads from her store in Lafenwa to where the latter sells her items.
“The complainant asked her to help her pick goods from the store; she waited for over an hour, and she did not see the defendant, which made her go to the store to check on her.
Daughter To 6 Months In Prison
“On getting to the store, she did not find Falilatu, and she noticed a big bag containing dried meat, ponmo, and stockfish was missing, and the defendant was nowhere to be found,” he said.
Mr Fawunmi explained that Ms Falilatu stole the goods and gave them to the daughter (Ayisatu) to sell them.
He said Ms Ayisatu received the goods from her mother, knowing that they were stolen.
The prosecutor noted that the offence contravened sections 516, 390(9) and 127 of Ogun’s Criminal Code Laws of Ogun 2006.
Emir Sanusi Warns Kano Youths Against Plans To Attack Igbos Over Edo Tragedy
Emir Sanusi warns Kano youths against plans to attack Igbos over Edo tragedy. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned youths in the state against attacking innocent members of the non-indigenous community in the state following the kiIIings of 16 Kano bound Hausa travelers in Uromi, Edo State.
Sanusi spoke on Sunday, after leading the Eid-el-fitr prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in the state.
His words, “We got information yesterday (Saturday evening) that youths in some areas are planning to launch reprisal attacks on non-indigenes after the Eid prayers. We are instructing them not to carry out such attacks.
“We appeal to them not to take laws into their hands. They should avoid a breakdown of law and order. We call on all traditional leaders to be vigilant.
Emir Sanusi Warns Kano Youths
“Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. They should investigate and prosecute persons behind the barbaric act,” he said.
Sanusi also called on Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons learned from the Ramadan fasting and not return to sins or wrongdoings.
Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims, Hunt For Abductors In Lagos
Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, hunt for abductors in Lagos. Mr Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The police command in Lagos state says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Mt Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state.
“The police received information that some kidnappers invaded Ijede community and kidnapped two persons.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives were mobilised to the scene where it was observed that the kidnappers forcefully gained entrance into the house of a 40-year-old man, killed the security dog and kidnapped him.
Police
“The kidnappers equally forced their way into the nearby house and kidnapped the landlord’s 25-year-old daughter, ” he said.
The spokesperson said that the victims were rescued on Saturday, March 29.
“With the collaborative efforts of both the police joint task force and other stakeholders, the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt and handed over to their family members.
“The area is relatively calm and being closely monitored.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the wanted suspects, ” Mr Hundeyin said.
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) Salutes Troops For Keeping Nigeria Safe
Eid-el-Fitr: Group (SDAI) salutes troops for keeping Nigeria safe. Security, Development and Advancement Initiative (SDAI), a civil society organisation, has saluted troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their sacrifices and sustained onslaught against terrorists across theatres of operation.
The group gave the commendation in a message by its convener, Mattias Ebong, to the armed forces on the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mt Ebong likened the fasting period to the sacrifices being made by members of the armed forces to keep the country safe and united.
He said the military under the command of Gen. Christopher Musa, had been exemplary in terms of making sacrifices for the country.
The group lauded the chief of defence staff for the operational successes that had seen insurgents, terrorists and bandits being depleted by troops.
He said the Ramadan period was that of intercession to usher in peace and stability in security challenged areas in the country, and expressed hope that those places would soon experience a turn around.
Nigerian Army
“As you celebrate the end of Ramadan and mark the occasion of Eid-el-fitr, the security, development and advancement initiative send our warmest felicitations.
“May this joyous occasion bring you peace, happiness, and spiritual renewal. May the blessings of Allah be upon you and your loved ones.
“As we celebrate, let us remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces of Nigeria to keep the country safe and united.
“May we continue to uphold these values in our daily lives and continuously work for our unity,” he said.
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