A Chief Magistrates’ Court, in Ona-Ara, Ibadan, Oyo State, has sentenced a 19-year-old ex-convict, Olaniyan Qudus, to seven months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to a church and disturbing public peace.
Qudus was charged with two counts–conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and stealing.
The prosecuting Counsel, Insp Salewa Hammed, told the Court that the convict committed the crime on March 15, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m. at All of Faith Christian Church, located in Oniyefun, Idi-Osan, Ibadan.
He added that Qudus who was recently released from prison, stole Elepaq generator (valued at ₦200,000), one Ox fan (₦50,000), Top engine, (₦30,000) Bell (₦20,000) and Ceiling fan (₦50,000), with total value at ₦350,000.
Hammed said the offence contravenes Sections 249 and 390 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Qudus pleaded guilty to both charges before his conviction and sentencing on Thursday.
The presiding Magistrate, A.M. Ayo-Alagbe, found him guilty and sentenced him to one month imprisonment for disturbing the peace and six months for stealing.
The sentences will however run concurrently.
