Woman Jailed For Stealing Boxers, 15 Bras In Kaduna
Leo claims that the accused entered the store and stole 15 bras, 20 pairs of boxers, and 20 pairs of pants, totaling N115,000.
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On Thursday, a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court handed down a two-year prison term to Linda David, 24, for stealing undergarments worth N115,000.
David was given a punishment by the magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, after she admitted guilt and requested compassion.
However, he offered her a choice of an N40,000 fine and cautioned her against leading a life of crime.
According to him, the judgement would serve as a deterrent to those who would want to indulge in such criminal act.
The defendant was charged with a one-count charge of stealing underwear.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo told the court that David committed the offence on May 12 at Trinity Supermarket along Ahmadu Bello Way Kaduna.
According to Leo, the defendant went into the supermarket and stole 20 pairs of panties, 20 pieces of boxers and 15 bras all valued at N115,000.
He stated that the defendant was caught and handed over to the police by the security officer of the supermarket who noticed she had hidden some of the stolen items under her clothes.
The prosecutor added that the offence contravened Section 217 of the Penal Code of Kaduna State, 2017.