An Abeokuta High Court on Thursday handed down death sentences to two men and sentenced a third to 21 years imprisonment over charges of armed robbery and attempted murder.
The convicts, Wale Adedeji, Akeem Sulaimon, and Wahabi Idowu, faced a four-count charge involving conspiracy, armed robbery, and attempted murder.
After reviewing the evidence, the court found all three guilty.
In his ruling, Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora stated that “the court was convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons committed the offences as charged.”
He convicted all three to 14 years imprisonment each on the first two counts, which included conspiracy and armed robbery.
On counts four and five, relating to conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder, Wahabi Idowu received a sentence of 21 years.
The judge concluded the sentencing by ordering Adedeji and Sulaimon to death by hanging, while Idowu was convicted to 21 years imprisonment with hard labour.
Earlier, the court heard from Prosecuting Counsel, Mrs Bolariwa Adebowale, who narrated that the crimes were committed in the early hours of October 29, 2018, around 12:30 am, at No 40 Merroy Road, Safari Junction, Onikolobo area of Abeokuta.
