Ekiti court sentences two men to death for armed robbery
Three men were tried for armed robbery in Ekiti State, but only two survived to face sentencing. Ojo Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele were convicted and given the death penalty by hanging. The court heard detailed testimonies from victims and reviewed multiple exhibits. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bamidele Omotoso.
What happened
- Ojo Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele were arraigned on January 31, 2020, alongside Adewale David, who died during the case.
- The charges were amended on March 25, 2025.
- The robbery took place on August 11, 2018, at Oganganmodu, off Igbole Road, Ido Ekiti.
- The robbers impersonated NDLEA officers, broke into a home, and stole valuables including a Toyota Sienna space bus and cash.
- Justice Bamidele Omotoso sentenced the two surviving defendants to death by hanging.
