Man jailed for stealing two cows in Kano
A Kano State Shari’a Court has sentenced a 45-year-old man, Usaini Hamisu, to one year in a Correctional Center for stealing two cows worth N700,000.
Mr Hamisu, who resides at Dorayi Quarters in Kano, was arraigned on a count of theft.
The presiding judge, Nura Yusuf-Ahmad, who sentenced Mr Hamisu to one year in a correctional centre, gave him the option to pay N50,000 fine.
The judge also ordered the police to return the cows to the complainant.
Earlier, the police prosecutor, Aliyu Abideen, had informed the court that one Garba Audu of Kazawa village, Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, reported the matter at Zango Police Division Kano on Aug. 24.
Mr Abideen said that on the same date, at about 2:00 a.m., the defendant went to the complainant’s house situated in Kazawa village and stole his two bulls worth N700,000.
He said the defendant was arrested in Rangaza village while trying to escape with the bulls.
“During the investigation, the defendant said anytime he goes to steal, he uses a charm, a stick, and a piece of white cloth so that the cows won’t make any noise and the owner will be asleep until he finishes his operation.
“The native doctor that made the charm for him said once the charm gets spoiled, he will start sweating.
“The defendant told the police that it was the charm that got spoiled that was why he was arrested.”
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 133 of the Kano State Shari’a Penal Code.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Tinubu working tirelessly ‘day and night’ to end Nigerians’ hardships: Idris
“We know that times are hard. Mr President has acknowledged that. He has said that he is aware that Nigerians are also experiencing some hardship…”
Rights
Police say 67 suspected gays arrested at Delta ‘homosexual party’
One of the suspects, Daniel Pius, said he was a fashion designer and not a gay.
States
Kwara Assembly extends tenure of acting auditor-general by six months
Mr Abdulrazaq said the extension was sought in line with Section 126, Sub-Section 3 of the Constitution and the powers conferred on the House of Assembly.
States
Gov. Sule swears in commissioner, 20 special advisers, HoS
Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Lafia, Mr Sule urged the appointees to key into the vision of his administration.
States
Gov. Alia swears in 17 commissioners, 23 special advisers
He said the time of politics was over and urged people to support those in leadership positions to succeed.
NationWide
Farmers beg FG to set up committee to monitor distribution of palliatives
The AFAN chairman said that smallholder farmers contributed much to food production and food security in the country and should be empowered.
