By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
NewsunplugNewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Reading: Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing his brother in Ekiti
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
NewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Newsunplug > Blog > Metro > Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing his brother in Ekiti
Metro

Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing his brother in Ekiti

Godson
Last updated: January 30, 2024 3:46 am
Godson
Published: January 30, 2024
Share
SHARE

An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 42-year-old man, Arowolo Sunday, to death by hanging for the murder of his half-brother.

The defendant was arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni on November 5, 2021, on one count of murder.

According to the charge, the defendant, on April 9, 2021, at Ikogosi, within the jurisdiction of the court, murdered Arowolo Dare.

According to the charge, the offence contravenes Section 391 (1) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C16, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

In his statement to the police, the 15-year-old son of the deceased said: “I went to the farm with my father. On our way back, I was trekking in front of my father’s motorcycle to avoid a bad portion of the road. I waited for my father to climb on the motorcycle. Suddenly, my father’s brother, Mr Arowolo, appeared from the bush with an already set big iron trap. He trapped my father on his arm and fell. He used a small wooden pestle to hit my father on his head and chest, and he left him in a pool of blood. I tried to release the trap but it was too strong for me. Sunday Arowolo reappeared with a stick to hit me. He was chasing me but he fell. I ran to the nearby villagers for help. They told me they could not dare ‘Sunday’. I went to town to inform our families. They came with a motorcycle and took him to the hospital, where he later died.”

To prove his case, the prosecutor, Oluwaseun Olasanmi called seven witnesses and tendered the defendant’s statement, pictures of the deceased and a death report, among others, as exhibits.

The convict spoke in his defence through his counsel and called two witnesses.

In his judgement, Justice Adeniyi Familoni said: “Upon the totality of the evidence adduced by the prosecutor, I am satisfied that the prosecution has satisfactorily proved the ingredients of the alleged offence of murder of Arowolo Dare against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt.”

“Consequently, the defendant, Arowolo Sunday, was found guilty and convicted of the offence of the murder of Arowolo Dare on April 9, 2021.

“The sentence of this court upon him is that he be hanged by the neck till he be dead and may the Lord have mercy on your soul.”

You Might Also Like

The country is dying before our eyes but what is most important to National Assembly members is a Bobrisky/VDM matter? – Activist Aisha Yesufu speaks (video)
They were dumping refuse along Oshodi Apapa Express way – Gov Sanwo-Olu’s aide speaks on why some traders were locked out of a market in the state
Autopsy revealed my daughter died of electrocution – Mother of 12-year-old Chrisland student who died during the school’s inter-house sports says (video)
Elephant spotted in Rivers community
‘Something I’ve always wanted’ – 77 year old woman marries herself in unusual wedding ceremony at retirement home (photos)

Quick Link

  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Youths capture suspected bandit during attack on Benue community
  • DSS, NIA tracking politicians behind insurgency in Nigeria- Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa claims
  • ‘’His colleagues and fans have every right to show sadness over his passing whether they checked on him or not. Your uncle didn’t check on anyone either when he was strong”- Etinosa tells #BBNaija star, Uriel Oputa
  • Singer Naira Marley shares relationship advice
  • #Arsenal make complete U-turn on explosive £50m Man Utd star after ‘due diligence’…

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.
Quick Link
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Top Categories
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

Top Categories

  • Entertainment

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.
Quick Link
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Top Categories
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]
© 2023 Newsunplug | All Rights Reserved.
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?