By Rotimi Ojomoyela
Ado-Ekiti—Three men, Oluwatuyi Kayode, Abayomi Femi and Jegede Gbenga, have been sentenced to death by an Ado-Ekiti High Court for their complicity in a robbery case.
Another accused person, Ajimoko Kayode, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Justice Lekan Ogunmoye arrived at the decision after listening to both the prosecution and defence before the court.
The accused were arraigned on four counts of conspiracy and armed robbery contrary to Section 6(b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R 11, Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The Court held that their offence also contravened Section 1(2) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
They were first brought to court on February 7, 2017 when the charge was read to them and their pleas taken. They pleaded not guilty.
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