21-Year-Old In Jail For N12, 500

Eniola Olayemi

21-year-old Chigozie Godswill Augustine has been remanded in prison custody by a Chief Magistrates Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for alleged N12, 500 theft.

The accused allegedly robbed Izuchukwu Cletus of his pair of canvas, nicker and shirt all valued at N12, 500 while armed with a gun and other dangerous weapons.

He allegedly committed the crime at number 112 Rumuola Road, Port Harcourt on November 27, last year.

He was arraigned on a two-count charge of armed robbery and was not represented by any lawyer.

The charge was not read to him because the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter hence he did not take any plea.

A document obtained from the court stated that his offence breached section 6(b) and 1, 2 (a) (b) of the robbery and firearm (special provisions) Act Cap RII, Laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004.

Magistrate Sokari Andrew-Jaja ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody since the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

He also ordered that his case file be sent to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice and adjourned the matter till February 21, for DPP’s advice.