Osun High Court sentences 80 year old and three others to death for the murder of another man for money ritual

Justice Kudrat Akano of Osun High Court on
on Tuesday, November 8th, sentenced an
octogenarian, Mr Oluwafemi Fagbemi, Tobi
Ojo, Famutuwa Femi and Tope Olatunji to
death for murder. They were charged with a
two count charge conspiracy and murder,
offence contrary to sections 324 and 319 of
the criminal Code Cap. 34 Volume 2 Laws of
Osun State of Nigeria 2002.
Prosecuting counsel from the Ministry of
Justice Mr. Abiodun Badiora told the court
that the convicts on April, 13, 2012, killed
one Jacob Ajayi for money ritual in IIesa
town. The headless body of deceased was
recovered from a septic tank, with other parts
of his body, including his genitals, removed.
Counsel to the convicts A.O Oluwole pleaded
with the Judge to temper justice with mercy.
Justice Akano found them guilty on two-
counts charge of conspiracy and murder
preferred against them. She consequently
sentenced the convicts to 14 years in prison
for conspiracy and death by hanging for
murder.

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