Lagos Govt orders Bakery workers to 2 weeks community service for Bread Theft

The Lagos State Government has directed two bakery workers to serve two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer.

In a statement released on Monday via its official website, the Ministry of Justice said the sanction was secured through its Restorative Justice Centre, in collaboration with the Non-Custodial/Community Service Centre.

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Although the employer had initially insisted on prosecution, the case was reviewed under the ministry’s sifting process at the Magistrates’ Courts, where a District Prosecutor redirected it to the Restorative Justice Centre.

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Following a mediation session, both parties agreed that the offenders would serve two weeks of community service, which commenced immediately at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

The ministry explained that the resolution aligns with its reforms to promote accountability, reconciliation, and alternatives to custodial sentencing in minor offences.

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“This resolution highlights the Ministry’s proactive approach to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and accountability, while demonstrating the effectiveness of restorative justice in resolving minor offences,” the statement read.