Ekiti Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Brother

An Ekiti State High Court Sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced one Olorunleke Ebenezer (24) to death by hanging for killing his own brother.

Olorunleke Ebenezer who hails from Yagba East Local government Area of Kogi State, was arraigned on three count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder contrary to sections 6(b) of the robbery and firearms special Provisions Act, Laws of the Federation, 2004.

One of the witnesses, who testified before the court said, he went to the defendants house to inform him of his brothers death, the defendant said, he was attacked by armed robbers when he saw injuries all over his body adding that he suspected the defendant for lack of coordination in his explanation.

The prosecutor, Gbemiga Adaramola called five witnesses to proof his case and tendered the defendant’s confessional statements, photographs of the deceased, medical report among others as exhibits.

The defendant spoke in his own defence through his counsel and called no witness.

The trial Judge, Justice Bamidele Omotosho in his ruling, said the prosecution has discharged the burden on Olorunleke Ebenezer and established beyond reasonable doubt the offence of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder against him.

He consequently sentenced him to death by hanging for killing his own brother.