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.
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