The Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men—Alexander Solomon (29), Desmond Peter (29), and Eric Tile (30)—to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The court found them guilty of crimes committed on July 7, 2022, along the Ilumoba-Aisegba Ekiti Road.The Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men—Alexander Solomon (29), Desmond Peter (29), and Eric Tile (30)—to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The court found them guilty of crimes committed on July 7, 2022, along the Ilumoba-Aisegba Ekiti Road.
The Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men—Alexander Solomon (29), Desmond Peter (29), and Eric Tile (30)—to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The court found them guilty of crimes committed on July 7, 2022, along the Ilumoba-Aisegba Ekiti Road.
Presiding over the case, Justice Bamidele Omotoso stated, “The prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt the offence of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.” He sentenced the convicts to death, adding, “May the Lord have mercy on your souls.”
Robbery Details and Court Proceedings
The court heard that the convicts, armed with guns, robbed Okey Jude and Jayeoba Ayobami of valuables, including laptops, phones, and 540,000 naira. Prosecutor Gbemiga Adaramola highlighted that their actions violated Sections 6(b), 1(2), and 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. R11, Vol. 14, Laws of Nigeria, 2004.
During the trial, the prosecution presented four witnesses and exhibits like guns, phones, laptops, and face masks. The defense offered no witnesses. A fourth defendant, Promise Shie (27), was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.The Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men—Alexander Solomon (29), Desmond Peter (29), and Eric Tile (30)—to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The court found them guilty of crimes committed on July 7, 2022, along the Ilumoba-Aisegba Ekiti Road.
Presiding over the case, Justice Bamidele Omotoso stated, “The prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt the offence of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.” He sentenced the convicts to death, adding, “May the Lord have mercy on your souls.”
Robbery Details and Court Proceedings
The court heard that the convicts, armed with guns, robbed Okey Jude and Jayeoba Ayobami of valuables, including laptops, phones, and 540,000 naira. Prosecutor Gbemiga Adaramola highlighted that their actions violated Sections 6(b), 1(2), and 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. R11, Vol. 14, Laws of Nigeria, 2004.
During the trial, the prosecution presented four witnesses and exhibits like guns, phones, laptops, and face masks. The defense offered no witnesses. A fourth defendant, Promise Shie (27), was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.Presiding over the case, Justice Bamidele Omotoso stated, “The prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt the offence of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.” He sentenced the convicts to death, adding, “May the Lord have mercy on your souls.”
Robbery Details and Court Proceedings
The court heard that the convicts, armed with guns, robbed Okey Jude and Jayeoba Ayobami of valuables, including laptops, phones, and 540,000 naira. Prosecutor Gbemiga Adaramola highlighted that their actions violated Sections 6(b), 1(2), and 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. R11, Vol. 14, Laws of Nigeria, 2004.
During the trial, the prosecution presented four witnesses and exhibits like guns, phones, laptops, and face masks. The defense offered no witnesses. A fourth defendant, Promise Shie (27), was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
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