Nigeria: Applicant Jailed for Theft

An Abuja Magistrate court yesterday sentenced one Lucky Yakubu to two weeks imprisonment for stealing N5,000 belonging to one Josiah Emeka of Gwarinpa, Abuja.

Lucky Yakubu of no fixed address was convicted for theft, an offence contrary to Section 287 of the Penal Code.

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