- Abubakar Bello, a young ex-convict, caused a stir at the Mapo Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan when he briefly escaped custody but was quickly apprehended
- He was dragged to court for alleged conspiracy and stealing, but after his escape, the magistrate sentenced him to three years in prison for stealing electrical cables worth N3.5 million
- The police prosecutor, Insp. Oluseye Akinola confirmed and shared further details on the development
The ex-convict escapes the courtroom momentarily in Ibadan. Image for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: Federal High Court of NigeriaSource: FacebookEx-convict bagged 3 three-year jail-term for his actionCourt’s action explainedHowever, to serve as a deterrent to others, you are hereby sentenced to three years imprisonment for each of the two offences, Latunji said.Convict stole cables worth N3.5 millionOther members of his gang are now at large, he said.
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