Ex-convict jailed for stealing gas cylinder

An ex-convict, Mohammed Saifullahi, was last Thursday sentenced to six months imprisonment without fine option by an Abuja Magistrate Court for stealing a gas cylinder belonging to John Odeh of Wuse, Abuja.

Mohammed was convicted for criminal trespass and theft, offences contrary to Sections 342 and 286 of the Penal Code.

Prosecutor Simon Ibrahim stated in court that on March 31, one John Odeh of Wuse, Abuja, reported at Utako Pollice Station that the accused trespassed into his house and stole his gas cylinder valued at N15,000.

He said the accused was arrested as he tried to escape with the exhibit.

The prosecutor also informed the court that the accused is an ex-convict, who has earlier been convicted and jailed at Keffi Prisons for a similar offence.

When the charges were read to the accused, he pleaded guilty and begged for leniency.

Magistrate Jobbo Aliyu sentenced the accused to jail and said the sentence should  run concurrently for each of the charges.