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.
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