Man breaks into woman’s house, steals 22 pants for ritual purposes
A 27-year-old man has been remanded at a correctional facility in Yola, Adamawa State, after he was accused of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing 22 pairs of pants for alleged ritual purposes. The suspect, identified as Muktar Shehu of Zango Ward in Jimeta was brought before the court by the Police Command on […]
On August 6, 2026, 27-year-old Muktar Shehu broke into a woman's home in Yola, Adamawa State, and stole 22 pairs of pants for purposes related to ritual activities. Shehu, from Zango Ward in Jimeta, appeared before the court, facing charges of house trespass, theft, and criminal charm. The prosecutor presented a First Information Report (FIR) indicating that Shehu entered Halima Yakubu's residence and removed not only the pants but also other clothing items.
During police questioning, Shehu confessed to taking the clothing for ritual purposes. Upon hearing the charges, Shehu pleaded guilty. In response, the prosecutor requested permission to call a witness to support the admission. Consequently, Shehu was ordered to be held in a correctional facility while the legal proceedings continued.
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