Scavenger jailed for stealing burglarproof bars
![BURGLARPROOF BARS](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4487.jpg)
On Thursday, the Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sentenced Mohammed Usman, 24, to one year in prison for stealing burglarproof bars valued at N150,000.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of unlawful entry and stealing.
The magistrate, V.B Williams-Oyetunji, convicted the defendant after he pleaded guilty to the charge levelled against him.
She sentenced Mr Usman to one-year imprisonment or an option of three weeks of community service.
Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Lawrence Olu-Balogun, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 7 at about 3:00 p.m. in the Bajemo area off Ayetoro Road in Abeokuta.
mR Olu-Balogun said the defendant entered Adekanbi Ademola’s building and removed one of his burglarproof bars.
The prosecutor further told the court that the defendant claimed to be a scavenger.
The convict said he was caught by a neighbour who saw him from afar when removing the burglarproof bars.
The neighbour immediately called the attention of the community chairman, who later accosted him and queried how he got the burglarproof bar, which he could not explain.
He was later handed over to the police for further interrogation.
(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
![Katsina State](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/1863B29B-AC06-49E0-ADFA-655BBEC3389A.jpeg)
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.”
![Governor Hyacinth Alia](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Hyacinth-Alia-1.png)
Politics
Governor Alia submits nominees for Benue electoral commission
Vincent Gisaor is nominated to serve as secretary.
![NSCDC AND ICPCP](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-1mfdv.png)
Anti-Corruption
Civil Defence, ICPC resolve to partner in fight against corruption
The commandant said the agencies need to rid the state of criminality and all other forms of social vices.
![LASSA FEVER; RODENTS](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/xcdv.png)
Health
Lassa Fever: Epidemiologist tasks FG, states on adequate PPE supply
Also, data from the Africa CDC estimates 100,000 to 300,000 annual Lassa fever infections in West Africa, with approximately 5,000 deaths.
![NORTHERN FOOD; GOVERNOR](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/xcx.png)
Politics
Jigawa governor to spend N2 billion on Ramadan food
The Jigawa government has approved N2.8 billion to feed the needy and vulnerable people in the state during Ramadan.
![PUTIN VOTING](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/cvgb.png)
World
Putin tells Russians to vote in presidential election overshadowed by fraud allegations
Russians are due to head to the polls for a presidential election that will conclude on Sunday, with Putin seeking a further six-year term.