Hungry Nigerian Actress, arrested for Stealing to Survive

Nancy Ndukwe, a 26 year old actress from Jikwoyi Abuja was sentenced by Abuja Senior Magistrates’ Court on Friday after she was convicted of stealing an iPad, an iPhone and jewellery.
The prosecution told the court that the matter was reported at the Lugbe Police Station by one Faith Njoku of Kapuwa Village, Lugbe, Abuja on September 2.


It further claimed that Nancy Ndukwe visited her friend Njoku on the above-mentioned date and stole her IPad, IPhone and jewellery, all valued at N190,000.
On behalf of the prosecution, Cpl. Paul Anigbo gave the value of each of the items as reported by the complainant: IPad – N100,000; IPhone – N50,000 and jewellery – N40,000.

The prosecutor said that the police discovered all the stolen items in the convict’s possession adding that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 287 of the Penal Code.
The convict pleaded guilty to the charge but begged the court for mercy.
“I stole the items due to frustration. I have a one-year-old son to cater for. I am sorry and I promise not to do such again,” Nancy Ndukwe said.
The Magistrate, Mr. Celestine Odo sentenced the convict for two months imprisonment ar a payment of a fine of N6000.