A Magistrate’s Court in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has sentenced 21-year-old Adebanjo Segun to six months imprisonment for stealing a fowl.
Repeat Offender
According to Ogbonnaya Dyke, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, Segun was previously caught committing a similar crime in December 2024 but was pardoned as a first-time offender.
However, he was arrested again on February 19, 2025, and was charged under Section 430 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, Nigeria, 2006.
Magistrate O.F. Adeduntan (Mrs.) found him guilty and sentenced him to six months imprisonment.
Generator Theft Case
In a related case, 20-year-old Kazeem Tobi was sentenced to six months imprisonment for stealing an Elepaq generator worth N120,000.
He was caught by an NSCDC patrol team in Ago-Iwoye while attempting to sell the stolen item to a scavenger.
Tobi pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a felony and possession of stolen property and was convicted under Section 430 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State.
The convictions highlight Ogun State’s strict stance against theft, even for minor offenses.
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