also been said on her behalf that she is a mother with health challenges. However even in the light of all this the law must take it’s course as the offence against her is one in which if allowed to grow wild would leave the entire public confers so devoid of funds that the running of the entire Government administrative system may grind to a halt. Offenders in this regard therefore ought not to ordinarily be allowed to go scot free, as individuals should not be encouraged to enrich themselves at the expense of the citizenry at large. Future intending offenders have to be deterred. All the above having been said, this court would tamper justice with mercy by imposing a minimal sentence on the 4th accused person in line with the provisions of the enabling law under which she has been brought before this court, in view of the plea made on her behalf and her option to plead guilty and save the precious time of this court. Consequently, the 4th accused person Ramatu Ibrahim (Mrs) is hereby sentenced in respect of the said count 13 (thirteen) of the charge to 3 months imprisonment and a fine of N10,000.00. (Signed) Honourable Judge. Mathias Ikyar Esq holding brief of M.M. Nurudeen Esq for prosecution. Josiah Daniel Ebule Esq for 2nd accused also holding the brief for 1st and 3rd accused persons’ B.A. Ochoja Esq for 1st accused Obi C. Chukwuma Esq for 4th accused. 3

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