An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos told a 24-year-old man, Seyi Sunday, that he would get a heavy sentence for squandering N196,000 in four days.
The Magistrate, Mrs Shakirat Obasa, made this known after listening to the facts behind the arrest of the defendant.
She said that the defendant was ungrateful and left a reckless life.
The magistrate expressed concern that the defendant stole from someone who saved him from being lynched by a mob.
“You do not have wisdom, you spent N196,000 in four days, lodged in a hotel and did as you please with stolen money.
“It is unfortunate that the money cannot be recovered, you do not have family or friends to help you, how will the complainant recover his hard-earned money?
“You are not a first-time offender, so you cannot escape this time around. You will get a heavy sentence this time around,â€