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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has sentenced Chinaza Njoku, 35, to six years imprisonment for stealing palm oil.
The Palm-oil thief was arrested On April 17, 2022, at No 36, Iluyemi Street, Ondo town, Ondo State, and brought before the court for stealing 25 litres of palm oil worth N20,000.
He was charged with two-count of theft and felony.
The prosecutor, Inspector Bernard Olagbayi, confirmed at the court that the convict stole a keg of palm oil belonging to one Mrs Veronica Akinrinlola, adding that the convict used his key to open the door of the complainant’s residence and unlawfully entered the place to commit a felony.
According to the charge sheet, the offence committed contravenes Sections 412 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol.1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
The Palm-oil thief pleaded guilty to the accusation levelled against him but requested that the court balance justice and mercy in its decision.
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In her judgement, the magistrate, Mrs Charity Adeyanju, found the convict guilty of the offence of theft brought against him by the prosecution.
The court, on the other hand, offered Palm-oil thief a fine of N100,000 as an alternative.
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