An Ado-Ekiti State High Court has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery.The defendants, Deji Omotayo, 23, Ifeanyin Chidiebere, 25 and Bolaji Usman, 28, were arraigned on Jan. 21, 2020, on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery.
The offences, according to the prosecution , contravened Sections 6 (b), 1 (2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. RII, Vol. 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Justice Bamidele Omotoso,in his judgement said that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt the charge preferred against the defendants.“I am of the strong opinion that the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt the offence of armed robbery against the defendants.“They are hereby found guilty as charged and convicted for the offence of armed robbery.“The sentence of the court upon you Omotayo Deji, Chidiebere Ifeanyin, and Bolaji Usman is that you be hanged by the neck until you are dead and may the Lord have mercy on your souls,” Omotosho said. 
The charge listed the items stolen to include phones, Laptop computer, sandals, phone chargers and power banks valued at N186,000, as at the time of the robbery.
The defendants each pleaded not guilty to the count charge preferred against them, but did not call any witness to give evidence during trial.
