An Ogwashi-Uku High Court in Delta State has sentenced a 23-year old student, Aruhor Ezekiel, to death by hanging for robbing another student of N2,000 at gunpoint.
The convict was arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms punishable under sections 1 (2)a and 3 (1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R.II Vol. 14 laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Prosecution led by Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Justice, Mr. E. Ferdinard, told the court that “Aruhor Ezekiel, on or about the 26th of July 2010 at Umu-Otu quarters within Ogwashi Uku judicial division robbed one Idakpo Friday of his Nokia handset, MP3, wallet containing N2,000, school identity card, clearance card and some complimentary cards while armed with a gun.”
He was also charged for “robbing one Ijie Theophilus of his phone and wallet while also armed with a gun.”
All victims, according to prosecution, were students of Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, while the convict was a student of Ozoro Polytechnic Ozoro, Delta State
ochekawu1 at 25-04-2013 04:54 AM (11 years ago) (m)
What matters here is not the amount of money involved but the nature of the crime committed.... He robbed a fellow student at gun point which means he would had as well killed him... In as much am not an advocate of death penalty for any crime i think the young man deserves what he got .
Posted: at 25-04-2013 04:54 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
Jail him instead. Why would u sentence him to death. How many poliTHIEFian have u prosecuted or jail talkless of sentencing them to death. Wat d student did is wrong agreed.
Posted: at 25-04-2013 05:11 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Diee keeeee? Dats not too good, if u see an armed robber you won't wait i tell you. Indtead he should be sent to prison but deathh?? No noo noo its out of it. The real armed robbers are loose outside, get them if u must kill people
Posted: at 25-04-2013 07:23 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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