A man has been sentenced to three years in prison with hard labour. The sentence was given by a Magistrate Court in the Central Region.
The man admitted to taking 20 goats. These goats belonged to a local farmer.
He pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him by the prosecution.
The court heard the facts of the case and made its decision based on the guilty plea.
Theft of livestock is a serious crime that affects livelihoods.
This case highlights the court's stance on such offenses.
The farmer lost valuable animals.
The sentence aims to deter others from committing similar acts.