A woman, Sadiat Jimoh, aged 30, has been given a six-month prison sentence by an Osogbo magistrate court for the theft of a goat valued at N45,000 in order to settle her son’s medical bill.
Sadiat stole a she-goat belonging to Fausat Adegboga in the Agunbelewo area of Osogbo metropolis on Sunday, January 5.
The prosecutor, Abiodun Fagboyinbo, informed the court that “Sadiat Jimoh and one other person at large conspired to commit felony to wit stealing on January 5 at Agunbelewo in Osogbo.” Fagboyinbo also stated, “The offence committed is contrary to and punishable under sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. Laws of Osun State Nigeria 2002.”
The convict pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing after being arraigned in court on January 7, expressing that she wanted to use the proceeds from the goat’s sale to treat her son.
Sadiat’s defense counsel, Abimbola Ige, pleaded with the court to show mercy. Subsequently, Sadiat was sentenced to six months in prison with a N15,000 option of fine.