A man sentenced to die by hanging for armed robbery

A justice of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to death by hanging for armed robbery in Lagos, Nigeria, according to reports.

The suspect was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery, preferred against him by the Lagos State Government.

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.

“Concerning the offence of conspiracy to commit robbery, I sentence you to 21 years jail term,” Justice Abike-Fadipe said.

“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.”