A Court in Jos on Friday gave a sentence of 30 days imprisonment to a ‘suya” seller, Sani Ali, 50, for making attempts to steal a car.
Sani, who pleaded guilty to theft and begged the court for leniency was sentenced by a panel of judges made up of Malam Sadqi Adam and Mr Hyacenth Dolnanan,
Vanguard reported that an option of N 10,000 fine was given by the judges to the convict.
Insp Monday Dabit, the Prosecution Counsel,mentioned in court that the case was reported at the ‘A’ Division Police station on Oct.21, by Mr Audu Julius.
He stated that the convict forcefully opened the complainants ’s car door and attempted to drive off with the car.
Insp. Dabit further told the court that during police investigation Ali confessed to the crime of attempted car theft.
The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections 333 and 57 of the penal code Plateau State Penal Code law of Northern Nigeria.
