Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court sentenced a 20-year-old man, Nojeem Badmos, to death by hanging on Monday for armed robbery.
Badmos was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery, which was preferred against him by the Lagos State Government.
According to the prosecution, the crimes of conspiracy and armed robbery contravened the provisions of Sections 299 and 297 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
When the matter came up for judgment on Monday, the state prosecuting attorney, Mrs. Adebanke Ogunde, announced her appearance, while Mr. Ajibade Benson appeared for the defense.
While delivering judgment, Justice Abike-Fadipe held that the prosecution was able to prove the ingredients of the two counts of conspiracy and armed robbery beyond a reasonable doubt.
The judge described the convict’s account of the incident as inconsistent.
She held that the evidence of the prosecution witness, Adetokunbo Solomon (the victim), was proven cogent and true.
Justice Abike-Fadipe said, “Concerning the offense of conspiracy to commit robbery, I sentence you to a 21-year jail term.”
“In respect to armed robbery having been found guilty, you will be hanged on the neck until you are dead, and may the Lord have mercy on you.”
