Three sentenced to death for killing Rivers pharmacist
Three people have been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of pharmacist Muenalo Sunday in Khana Local Government Area. The Rivers State High Court found Confidence Kirinee, Precious Mona, and Soniabari Sagha guilty of conspiracy, cultism, kidnapping, and murder. Another individual, Loveday Legah, received a life sentence for cult-related activities linked to the crime. The widow of the victim, Pretty Neewa-Sunday, expressed relief at the judgment, highlighting the loss of her main source of support.
What happened
- The court ruled that Confidence Kirinee, Precious Mona, and Soniabari Sagha conspired to kidnap and murder Muenalo Sunday in Zaakpo community, Khana LGA.
- Evidence, including confessional statements, showed the victim was killed, his head and body parts severed, and his remains dumped in a pit.
- The severed head was allegedly taken to a shrine in a neighbouring community.
- Justice Augusta Chukwu sentenced the three to death by hanging and gave Loveday Legah life imprisonment for cult activities linked to the murder.
- Pretty Neewa-Sunday, the widow, stated that her late husband had been her main support, especially as she is a sickle cell patient.
