GBENGA OLARINOYE, Ilorin
In a landmark judgment, a Kwara State High Court has sentenced three defendants to death by hanging for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy.
Justice O. M. Folorunsho delivered the verdict on November 3, 2025, after the prosecution successfully proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The convicts, John Ndubuisi Nbakogu, Bolakale Quadri, and Toheeb Suleiman, were found guilty of robbing Aremu Dayo in Oko-Erin Area, Ilorin, in March 2024.
Despite pleas for leniency, the judge pronounced the death sentence, citing mandatory sentencing laws.
The court’s decision has sent shockwaves across the state, with many calling for stricter laws to curb armed robbery.
The case highlights the state’s commitment to fighting crime and ensuring justice is served.
The Convicts:
– John Ndubuisi Nbakogu
– Bolakale Quadri
– Toheeb Suleiman
The Charges:
– Armed Robbery
– Criminal Conspiracy
The Sentence:
– Death by Hanging
The defendants have the right to appeal the judgment.
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