‎A Jos Magistrate’s Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old trader, Nanzing Solomon, to one year in prison for stealing a phone.

‎The convict pleaded guilty to the charge of theft brought against him by the police.

‎The magistrate, Irene Pati, sentenced the convict to one year in prison with an option of a N50,000 fine.

‎While reviewing the facts, the prosecutor, Ibrahim Gokwat, told the court that the case was reported on June 17 at the Laranto Police Station by the complainant, Julius Friday.

‎Gokwat said the convict stole the phone, but it was recovered from him during the police investigation.

‎He said the offence contravened the Plateau Penal Code Law.