Justice Jide Falola of an Osun State High Court sentenced two robbers, Olowookere Segun and Morakinyo Sunday, to death for stealing fowl in 2014. The convicts are now being granted pardons by Governor Ademola Adeleke and ordering a probe into their conviction.
The convicts were found guilty of forcefully breaking into the house of a police officer, Balogun Tope, in April 2010 and carting away some of his belongings. They were charged with conspiracy, robbery, and stealing, contrary to various sections of the Robbery and Firearm (Special Provisions) Act and the Criminal Code Law of Osun State.
Argument against man sentenced to death in Osun
The prosecution team, led by the state Solicitor-General, Abiola Adewemimo, presented a strong case against the convicts, calling six witnesses and tendering several exhibits. The prosecution revealed that the convicts had confessed to stealing the complainant’s fowls and had also robbed another victim, Alhaja Umani Oyewo, in her house, making off with broilers, eggs, and kegs of vegetable oil.
In his judgment, Justice Falola convicted the convicts on three counts: death for conspiracy, a life sentence for robbery, and three years imprisonment for stealing. However, Justice Falola also recommended that the governor could commute the death sentence to 10 years imprisonment, considering the convicts’ ages.
This case highlights the seriousness with which the law views crimes such as robbery and conspiracy. The convicts’ actions were illegal and caused harm to the victims, and the court’s judgment reflects the need to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Adeleke speaks on Osun debt
Legit earlier reported that Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, has accused Sahara Reporters of spreading fake reports about his administration.
The governor accused the online media of being sponsored by his opposition to tarnish the image of his government.
The media had reported that the governor had got over a N10 billion loan in the last 14 months, but Adeleke said it was false.
