An Ekiti high court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for kidnapping Omoboade Adesina, an official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on April 22, 2022. Convicts Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar were found guilty of the abduction, while a third defendant, Usman Abubakar, was discharged due to insufficient evidence.
The prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, with an identification parade and call data records linking the convicts to the offence. The chief judge, Lekan Ogunmoye, delivered the judgment.
Key Points:
The death sentence sends a strong deterrent message against kidnapping.
Identification parade and call data records were key evidence in the conviction.
The third suspect was discharged due to insufficient evidence.
The case dates back to April 2022, highlighting the long legal process.
The judgment may boost public confidence in the justice system.
The convicts face execution by hanging. The case serves as a warning to would-be kidnappers.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard


