Man jailed 18 months for stealing girlfriend’s jewellery
KADUNA, Nigeria — Kenneth James, 32, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing jewelry valued at N860,000 from his girlfriend, Vivian Gideon, by a magistrate’s court in Kaduna on Wednesday.
James pleaded guilty to a single count of theft before Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, who also provided an alternative fine of N50,000. In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered James to reimburse the stolen amount to Gideon.
Emmanuel stated that if James fails to return the money, he would face an extra 10 months in prison. The magistrate advised James to refrain from further unlawful conduct following his release, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the law.
During the proceedings, prosecution counsel Inspector Chidi Leo informed the court that Gideon reported the theft to the Gabasawa Police Station on October 5, 2026. Leo explained that while Gideon was away on a trip, James stole her gold earrings and necklace. He further noted that James confessed to police that he had sold the stolen items.
The offense is a violation of the Kaduna State Penal Code of 2017.
