The Senior Magistrate, Fadila Dikko, who gave the ruling, said the accused should be behind bars until the next date of adjournment.

The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of stealing.

Prosecutor Kabir Salisu had told the court that the accused was arrested sometime in December 2016 In Kaita Local Government Area while trying to escape with a motorcycle in the night.

According to him, the accused had confessed to have been in the “business” for a long time.

He said the offence contravened Section 306 of the Penal Code.

The case has been adjourned to Feb. 4.