Three men, Suleiman Musa, Umar Mohammed, and Garba Abubakar Haruna (also known as Dogo), have been sentenced to death by hanging for kidnapping and murdering His Royal Majesty, Obi Edward Akaelue Ofulue III, the late King of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Delta State. The court found them guilty of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit murder.
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Key Points:
1. Case Background: The monarch was kidnapped on January 6, 2016, alongside Pastor Charles Afamefuna Ugboh, who survived and provided eyewitness testimony.
2. Conviction: The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubts, leading to the conviction.
3. Sentence: The three defendants were sentenced to death by hanging, while Jemilu Ahmed received 14 years imprisonment for receiving stolen property.
This case highlights the severity of kidnapping and murder crimes in Nigeria and the efforts of the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable.
