Man Sentenced to Die By Hanging for Robbery Involving N14,570

ADO-EKITI — David Olugboyega has been sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery involving N14,570. The judgement was passed by Justice John Adeyeye at an Ekiti High Court yesterday after the convict’s confessional statement and the conclusion of trial by the prosecution.

“An accused may be convicted on his own confession alone as long as the court was satisfied. Based on the confessional statement of the accused, the court found him guilty as charged. Besides, the prosecution has also proved his case beyond reasonable doubt by providing seven witnesses.

“The accused is hereby sentenced to death by hanging. This will serve as deterrent to others in the society. May God have mercy on your soul,” he said.

During trial, the prosecutor, Mr Alaba Adeyemi, told the court that the convict committed the offence on March 20, 2003 at Araromi Street, Ikere -Ekiti.

Source: Vanguard