Drama As Court Orders Man To Be Caned For Stealing.

There was a mild drama on Thursday as a
magistrate's court sitting in Ibadan ordered
that a defendant, Segun Ogunmola, be caned
in court for stealing.
Ogunmola was arraigned on one count of stealing
N1,040 belonging to a motorist.
Though Ogunmola had returned the money to the
owner, Chief Magistrate Adams Adesina of Mapo
Magistrate's Court insisted that he should be caned
publicly to serve as deterrent others.
The accused was caned in the court by a policeman.
Ogunmola, a bus conductor, who admitted to
stealing the money, said he committed the crime
due to poverty.
He said, "My father died since I was a toddler and I
don't know my mother's whereabouts. I have no
option than to fend for myself.
"I have returned the money to the owner."
Adesina, in his ruling, said the case was earlier
adjourned due to absence of the prosecutor.
He said, "The precious time of court cannot be
wasted."