An Ilorin High Court presided over by Justice Adenike Akinpelu has sentenced a notorious armed robber, Olatunji Ibrahim Ariyo, and his cohorts to death by hanging.

Ariyo, who is popular in the state capital for his nefarious activities, was sentenced alongside, Ganiyu Sulyman Yaro, Timothy Oyebanji, Lukman Olateju Sanda and Akeem Olayinka (deceased).

According to Justice Adenike Akinpelu, the convicts were tried on a six-count charge for the offences of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, causing mischief by fire and theft contrary to Section 6 (b) and 1 (2) of the Robbery and Firearms Act, laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Sections 337 and 286 of the Penal code.

The court held that on April 25, 2015, the convicts committed the said offences at Agbarere area, in Ilorin.

“Each of the convicts was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 2 years and the sum of N25,000 is imposed as fine on each of them on count 5 for causing mischief by fire.

“Each of the convicts was sentenced to death to be executed pursuant to Robbery and Firearms Act on count 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the offences of criminal conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery respectively.

Making appearance for the prosecution were the state Director of Public Prosecution, Barr. Abdulmumini Adebimpe Jimoh, senior state counsels, Kayode Adekeye and B. O Banigbe.

Barr. Toyin, Muhammed Onanolapo, appeared for the first accused person while Barr. Ayodeji Azeez represented the second accused in the matter.

According to the proof of evidence, Ariyo and his gang invaded the home of no fewer than eight families in Ilorin metropolis to carry out robbery attacks.

Among the victims of his attack is one Abdulateef Baanu of Agbarere area of Ilorin, who testified before the court that the accused persons set his house ablaze after removing some items.

“My building is four bedroom flat which I used N5 million to build; other buildings within the community were burnt too. This group of these miscreantswase armed with guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons,” the proof of evidence revealed.

Also, Abdulraheem Shuaib informed the court that Ariyo and his cohorts invaded his apartment and threatened to set his house on fire but he pleaded with him.

He further stated that the accused persons removed all the valuable items in his house.

On his part, Lukamn Issa stated that on April 25, 2015, the accused persons forcefully broke down his main door, armed with guns and cutlasses.

“They packed all the electronic gadgets and the food stuffs in the house. Despite our plea not to kill any of us, they insisted they wanted to set the house ablaze, insisting that we should leave. They eventually burnt the house before they left.”

Other testifiers in the case were Ademola Omolewu, Insp. Monday Ogidiagba, CPL Adebayo Thomas, PC Anzaku Ruse and an exhibit keeper.

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candlewax:
how many condemned criminals are actually executed

If you really want to find out, commit a crime that carries capital punishment and turn yourself in.

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Stop looking at me like that and roll up that joint fast.

Real MVP

Wow! Great.
May The Good Lord have mercy upon them.

Why not impact greatly in your generation , leaving a legacy than wasting it for nothing


Chai

Pls set them ablaze inside a dark room
Pls

Please release them to Shekau and his boiz

Gud!

The governor will not sign,that has been the norm

But what of Evans? hmmmmm

I Trust the Americans, this One Won't Go to Jail just Like That, the Government will Employ him and use His Armed Robbery Technic help The Police Aprihend criminals Like him!

Sariki boys

Rip in advance

candlewax:
how many condemned criminals are actually executed

A trial will convince you

candlewax:
how many condemned criminals are actually executed

the governor will not sign their death warrant, even if he eventually sign it, it maybe a long time.

PrincessB1:
Why not impact greatly in your generation , leaving a legacy than wasting it for nothing


Chai

legacy ? What legacy when one is been frustrated by stormy hunger ... All day and night ?
You mean legacy ?

Maggots from d sesspool of hell!An error of creation,they shld be incinerated!!

Afonjas and evil are like Tinubu and bullion vans.

The same Justice would still go and eat at the hands of the real thieves, the Politicians

Greatfullheart:
I Trust the Americans, this One Won't Go to Jail just Like That, the Government will Employ him and use His Armed Robbery Technic help The Police Aprihend criminals Like him!

Too much hollywood

Yoloba Muslim thieves. Afonjamudeens

the politicians inclusive.We pay Chinese suppliers through wechat and alipay. Check my siggy