A Kano State Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, sentenced 18-year-old man, Aminu Rabi’u, to 14 days community service for stealing two hens.

Rabi’u, who lives at Kwanan Bariki Quarters, Kano State, was convicted on two charges bordering on theft and cruelty to animal.

The prosecutor, Miss Asma’u Ado, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 9 at Kwanan Bariki Quarters in Kano State.

She said that on the same date at 9:00 a.m the defendant stole two hens and in the process used his hand to break their neck.

The Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti, sentenced the defendant to 14 days community service.

He also ordered him to desist from committing crimes and to be of good behaviour.

-NAN