I have similarly noted the notorious fact that the prison system in our country is faced with enormous challenges not only in terms of capacity but also its reformatory capabilities. Having weighed all these, I incline to the view that a lighter sentence appear to me desirable and appropriate in this case and would fully achieve the noble goals of deterrence and reforming the accused towards a pristine path of moral rectitude. Now with respect to both counts of the charge, the provision of Section 322 or the Penal Code under which the Accused was charged and convicted, imposes a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or with fine or with both. Accordingly, on count one, I hereby sentence the convict to a term of six(6) months imprisonment but with an option of fine in the sum of N30,000(Thirty Thousand Naira Only). On count two, I hereby sentence the convict to a term of six(6) months imprisonment, but with an option of fine also in the sum of N30,000(Thirty Thousand Naira Only). The sentences are to run consecutively. ……………………………. Hon. Justice A.I. Kutigi Appearances: 1. C.C Ndubueze (Mrs) with Rita Ogar (Mrs) for the Prosecution 2. M.M Hirse with Alfa Dazang for the Accused Person. 5

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