Court sentences Man 26, to death by hanging for killing farmer in Ekiti

Ekiti State High Court has sentenced a 26-year-old man identified as Dele Ojo to hanging for killing a farmer, Ajayi Adewole.

WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the suspect was accused of committing the said offence on September 13, 2018, at Iroko Ekiti in Ijero LGA of Ekiti State contrary to Section 319 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap.C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

It was further learnt that Ojo had been stealing yams from the deceased’s farm before being caught red-handed in the act.

According to report, Adewole called out the thief’s name and to evade being caught, Ojo shot the owner of the farm at close range and ran away.

It was reported that Adewole was rushed to Ijero Ekiti Specialist hospital before he later died.

Justice Abiodun Adesodun on Monday, August 17 while delivering his verdict said;

“The circumstances of this case don’t allow for recommendation of clemency to the governor on behalf of the accused.

“Therefore, the defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging. May the Lord have mercy on his soul.”