See Why Osun Magistrates Court Sentenced 26-Year-Old Man To 6 Months In Jail

A 26-year-old man, Mathew Damilare, who stole 2 trousers worth ₦3,500 will be spending six months in prison as ruled by an Osun Magistrates’ Court.

Damilare was convicted on a two-count charge of commit felony and theft, contrary to Sections 383, 390 (9) and 516 of the penal code.

Damilare, who resides at Ipetumodu, Ife-North Local Government area of Osun, pleaded guilty but begged the court to be merciful with justice.

While passing her judgment, Magistrate Muhibah Olatunji, said the court considered that it was a first time the convict was committing the offence.

She sentenced the convict to 6 calendar months imprisonment for theft or an option of N15, 000 fine.

The prosecutor, Cpl. Olawale Odusina, had narrated that the convict committed the offence on Jan. 27, 2019, 10:30 p.m at No 25, Ibukunolu Street, Ile-Ife.

Odusina said that the convict committed a felony to wit: stealing 2 pairs of trousers, valued at ₦3, 500, property of Taiwo Abiodun.

He also said that the offense contravened Sections 383, 390 (9) and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002