The Lagos State Government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sentenced two bakery workers to two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer.
According to a statement released on Monday, September 8, via the state government’s website, the employer insisted the case be taken to court. However, under the ministry’s sifting process at the Magistrates’ Courts, a District Prosecutor redirected the matter to the Restorative Justice Centre.
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The ministry explained that this outcome is part of its justice sector reforms, which focus on accountability and reconciliation in minor offences rather than punitive measures.
The decision reflects a growing shift towards restorative justice in Lagos, ensuring offenders take responsibility for their actions while also reducing the burden on the courts.
