Ekiti court sentences man to death for impersonation and murder
A court in Ekiti State has sentenced Olatide Emmanuel to death by hanging for impersonating a doctor and causing the death of a woman. The case involved the killing of Bosede Falade during a botched childbirth operation. The court found that Olatide Emmanuel had no medical qualifications but still performed surgery. The judgment followed testimonies from witnesses and evidence presented by the prosecution.
What happened
- Olatide Emmanuel was arraigned on a two-count charge of murder and impersonation.
- The court found that he murdered Bosede Falade on 24th June, 2019 at Odo Ikole compound, Erinmope Ekiti.
- He also falsely represented himself as a medical doctor on June 9, 2019 at Ajebamidele Street, Otun Ekiti.
- Justice Jubril Aladejana described his actions as "wickedly reckless" and found him guilty as charged.
- The sentence is death by hanging, as pronounced by the court.
