Four men sentenced to death by hanging in Lagos
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Four men sentenced to death by hanging in Lagos

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for armed robbery and kidnapping of Mrs. Gloria Emole. DAILY POST reports.Information Guide Nigeria

The convicts, Ifeanyi Maduaka, Victor Chukwunonso, Obinna Nwankwo, and Richard Nwabueze, are said to have committed the offenses on the 19 of November 2012 at about 8.30 am.

They were arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping on the 13 of July 2013, preferred against them by Lagos State, and remanded in prison custody.

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Dr. Babajide Martins, the state Director of Public Prosecution, told the court that they kidnapped the victim who was about to leave her house at 7, Unity Street, Ogudu GRA area of Lagos.NYSC Portal

According to the prosecutor, the offenses committed are contrary to and punishable under Sections 297,285 (2)a, and 291 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.

”The victim was kidnapped on the 19 of November 2012 and was later released on the 22 of November 2012, after her husband paid a ransom of $70,000.”

Justice Lateef Lawal Akapo, on Thursday, held that the prosecution was able to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. And sentenced the defendants to 10 years for the first count of conspiracy.JAMB Result

”They are sentenced to death by hanging for the second count of armed robbery and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for the third count of kidnapping”, Justice Lateef held.

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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