A 30-year-old man, Tum Joseph, has been accused of stealing certain domestic and home articles from his mother and was charged before an Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
Three counts of criminal intimidation, causing a disturbance of the peace, and stealing were brought against Joseph when he appeared before the presiding judge, George Gwani, on Tuesday.
Bridget, the defendant’s mother, who resides in Ungwan Fari, Kafanchan, reported the incident to the Kafanchan Divisional Police Station on July 7, as stated by the prosecution’s attorney, Esther Bishen, who testified in court.
According to Bishen, the complainant was taking care of her hospitalized husband when she learned that her son had taken certain belongings out of the house.
One mattress, two canisters of herbicide chemicals, ten yards of wrapping paper, and some of her husband’s clothing were among the things she identified as having been taken. During an inquiry, the defendant’s mattress was located.
The defendant also disparages and calls his mother names, the prosecution continued. According to her, the offense violates the terms of sections 378, 76, and 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law. However, Joseph entered a not guilty plea to the accusations.
In order to allow the police to summon witnesses to support its case, the prosecution asked the court for an adjournment.
Justice Gwani, who delivered the verdict, gave the defendant bail in the amount of N20,000 and a surety in the same amount, who had to be his uncle. He put the proceedings on hold until September.
