Shocked by the court’s verdict, Kabiru, who pleaded guilty to one-count charge of stealing burst into tears, lamenting that he thought the mattress was no longer useful because of the way it was dumped outside. The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Fagboyin Abiodun informed the court that the accused committed an offence contrary and punishable under Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code, Law of Osun State. Though, the presiding Magistrat Olusola Aluko sentenced Kabiru to six months jail term with the option of N5,000, the convict who could not pay the N5,000 fine begged for mercy. However, as the prison warders were taking Kabiru to the prison, an Hausa man who was passing by on the road heard his cry and subsequently assisted him to pay the fine. Kabiru was discharged after the payment.]]>