Seven sentenced to death for cleric’s murder in Rivers State
A Rivers State High Court has sentenced twin brothers and five others to death for the abduction and murder of Rev. Edwin Dokubo-Harry. The crime took place in the Abalama community of Asari-Toru Local Government Area. Justice Boma Diepiri delivered the judgment, acquitting two other defendants due to lack of evidence. The court ordered that the convicts be hanged and that exhibits from the trial be handed over to the police.
What happened
- The court found Precious Jack Opera, Answer Dick, Osaki Fubara, Prince Mikado Philip, Tienabeso George, Seleipri Fubara, and Alaboeriya Fubara guilty of conspiracy, kidnapping, murder, and unlawful possession of firearms.
- The offence was committed in the Abalama community, where Rev. Dokubo-Harry was lured, kidnapped, and killed.
- Two defendants, Emmanuel Israel and Nephew Philemon, were acquitted as the prosecution could not prove the charges against them.
- The judge directed that the seven convicted individuals be hanged by the neck until confirmed dead.
- The court ordered that the recovered firearm and other exhibits be handed over to the Nigeria Police.
