Reports say that Tahir, a trader at the Bauchi Central market, had dragged his son before the court, asking the court to send him to prison for being idle.

Tahir also accused his son of belonging to a gang of criminals.
Tahir told the court that his son had refused to go to school or engage in productive activities in spite of counseling and guidance by his family.

“He is not listening to words and he is bringing shame to my family.
“I am tired of his nefarious deeds. Please, put this boy in prison so that I can be free,’’ Tahir pleaded.

In his submission before the court, Jamilu admitted the charges but sought for leniency.

In a ruling, the Presiding Judge, Malam Tanimu Abubakar, said the court was convinced by the voluntary submission of the charge by the accused and sentenced him to six months imprisonment under  section 95 of the Sharia panel code.

The court also ordered the convict to 30 strokes of the cane for being disobedient to his parents, which were immediately administered at the court premises.

 - Perhaps its time to convict Yar Adua to 30 strokes of the cane for spending more time in hospital than our seat of government.