A 45 years old man, Ukeme Obonukut has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for destroying solar street lights in Ukanafun local government , Akwa Ibom state .
Our Correspondent gathered that the solar lights were installed along Baracks Road, linking Idung Eka Uyo and Ikot Udo Abia within Ukanafun council area of the state .
It was also gathered that the convict who hails from Ikot Udo Abia village, was arrested in 2025, by vigilant youths while committing the crime and handed over to the police for prosecution before Magistrate’s Court on a two count charge bothering on conspiracy and vandalism with a charge sheet number: UKM/11c/2025.
Delivering judgement on the matter, the Chief Magistrate in the area, Ifiok Ubom, found the convict guilty of commiting the crime.
He was consequently sentenced to five years imprisonment without an option of fine.
” You are hereby,sentenced to five years imprisonment without option of fine . This will serve as a deterrent to others
” This court also frowns at action of some unpatriotic persons who engage in such act and I urged the youths to always engage themselves in worthy venture”.
Reacting to the judgment, residents of the community commended the court for delivering good judgment on the unpatriotic citizen of the community.
“This is judgment well served on the perpetrator of this crime who does not wants to see light shine in our community. “
