For daring to rob his own boss in Benin City, a security man has gotten himself into more trouble than he can handle.
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John Kaduna, a 24-year man, has been sentenced to one year jail term for robbing his boss, Mr. Nosa Orhue.
According to The Nation, John who worked as a security guard was accused of stealing the sum of N65, 000 and other items worth N150,000.
The items were an ipad phone worth N128,000), a Nokia Torch Light phone N4,500, a wristwatch valued at N1,500, a bag worth N4,500) and six clothes valued at N12,000.
John was said to have committed the offence in February 2017 at No 11, Orhue Crescent, Evbuodia quarters in Benin City.
He pleaded guilty to the two count charges preferred against him and was subsequently convicted.
Presiding Magistrate, F. E Akhere, sentenced him to one year imprisonment or an option of N30, 000 fine.
Two other persons, Amos Daniel and Peter Godwin, who were arraigned alongside John were sentenced to six months imprisonment each or an option of N10, 000 fine.
Amos and Peter were found guilty of unlawful procurement of items stolen by John.
They pleaded guilty to the one count charge preferred against them and begged the court for leniency.
Both claimed that they were not aware that the items were stolen.
The Presiding Magistrate also directed that the recovered items be returned to the lawful owner 30 days after the judgment.