Moses Ushie of Galadimawa, village, was convicted for careless and inconsiderate driving, offences punishable under Section 29 of Road Traffic Act.
Police prosecutor, Monday Akor, informed the court that on December 2, 2010, the accused drove carelessly without regards for other road users and in the process hit a jeep driven by one Daniel Gona.
When the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded guilty and begged for leniency, while the prosecutor asked for summary trial.
Magistrate Rosemary Kanyip sentenced the accused to a month imprisonment or to pay N500 as fine.
The magistrate also ordered the accused to pay N50,000 to the complainant on or before August 31 as expenses incurred while repairing the jeep.
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Driver jailed for carelessness