3 teenagers jailed for 3 months over theft in Leer

The police in Unity State’s Leer County have said three teenagers who were apprehended for stealing public property in Leer Town have been transferred to the prison service after being found guilty and sentenced to three months in prison last week.

Police investigator Gatjang Gatnor said the three boys, aged between 15 and 17, were handed over to the town chief’s council by security personnel before being transferred to the prison service last Tuesday.

He said some unruly teenagers sleep near the fences of institutions, while waiting for opportunities to steal property.

“Security personnel handed three boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, over to the town chiefs’ council. The boys were then transferred to prison services after receiving three-month prison sentences,” he stated. “Some of these teenagers reportedly sleep near the fences of institutions such as the forestry department, waiting for opportunities to steal property.”

He said the police are pursuing the remaining suspects and that they will be held accountable through the justice system.

“The police are continuing to search for the remaining suspects to arrest them and bring them to justice,” Gatnor added.

Police have urged continued cooperation in efforts to protect community property and bring those suspected of involvement in theft before the justice system.

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