Seven years later, a Kwara State High Court has finally sentenced five suspects involved in the notorious Offa robbery case to death by hanging.
The ruling was delivered by Justice Haleema Salman on Thursday afternoon, following the prosecution’s successful presentation of evidence against the defendants.
The court convicted the suspects on three charges: illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit culpable homicide punishable by death.
In her ruling, Justice Salman stated, “The five of you shall be hanged on your neck until you are dead to serve as a lesson to others.”
The robbery, which took place in April 2018, saw armed assailants invade Offa town, robbing at least five commercial banks.
The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of many individuals, including nine policemen, and involved the theft of an undisclosed sum of money.
The convicted suspects are Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye, and Adeola Abraham.
The court’s decision aims to send a strong message regarding the severity of armed robbery and its consequences.
The dastardly bank robbery took place on April 5, 2018 in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state.
