A man who was found out to have been involved in very grievous crimes, has been served with the ultimate punishment.
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Ndubusi Okonkwo, a 38-year-old man, has been sentenced to death by
hanging, for armed robbery by Justice Kudirat Akano of Osun High Court
on Thursday in Osogbo.
Vanguard reports that Okonkwo was tried on two-count of conspiracy and armed robbery.
The prosecutor, Mr Abiodun Alarape, told the court that Okonkwo was
found in possession of dangerous weapons and a Mercedes Benz car on
Aug. 5, 2014 at about 10.30 p.m. at Isida Street, Ilesa.
Alarape, state counsel in the Ministry of Justice, said the vehicle
had a registration number AAA 75 C and other particulars which the
convict was unable to give account of.
He also told the court that the accused person conspired with
others now at large to steal the vehicle before he was apprehended.
The prosecutor said the offence was contrary to sections 6 (1) (a)
and 5 (1) of the Robbery and Fire Arm (Special Provision) Cap R11, Laws
of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The counsel to the accused, Mr Akponta Oku, however, pleaded with
the judge to temper justice with mercy in her judgment. Delivering
judgment, Akano said the prosecutor had proved his case beyond any
reasonable doubt.
Akano said the convict was guilty of the two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery preferred against him.
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