A 22-year-old man, Akanmu Rasheed, was Thursday sentenced to three -month imprisonment by Magistrate Adebola Ajanaku sitting in Osogbo, for house- breaking.
The prosecutor, ASP. Fagboyinbo Abiodun, told the court that the convict committed the crime on January 5, 2020, at about 3:00am at Zone 9 behind capital Hotel area, Oke-Arugbo, Osogbo.
Fagboyinbi said the convict broke through the fence and entered the house of one Akinsipe Emmanuel.
According to the charge sheet, the offence contravened the provision of section 509 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. ll, law of Osun state, 2002.
The convict admitted guilt of the two charges of house- breaking and attempted stealing leveled against him by the police.
His counsel, Mr Ibrahim Imran, prayed the court to be merciful in sentencing his client. He said he has regretted his action and ready to repent.
But, the prosecution told the court that the convict had committed similar offence, particularly on December 31, 2019 and was arraigned before another magistrate court.
Magistrate Ajanaku him to 3 -month imprisonment with the option of fine of N10,000.
