The Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing a former soldier and his accomplice to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts, found guilty of robbing commercial tricycle operators at gunpoint, were handed the maximum penalty for their crimes.
Details of the Case
- *Armed Robbery Charges*: The ex-soldier, Promise Okokon Usoro, a 41-year-old dismissed Lance Corporal, and his accomplice were charged with armed robbery, a crime that carries severe penalties in Nigeria.
- *Crime Committed*: The convicts were found guilty of robbing Peter Daniel Okon of his tricycle along Idoro Road in Uyo on February 10, 2013, while armed with an AK-47 rifle.
Court Verdict
- *Death Sentence*: The court delivered its verdict, finding the defendants guilty and sentencing them to death by hanging.
- *Discharge and Acquittal*: A third accused person was discharged and acquitted due to insufficient evidence linking them to the crime.
Implications of the Verdict
- *Deterrent Effect*: The death sentence serves as a deterrent to others who might consider engaging in similar criminal activities.
- *Justice Served*: The verdict brings closure to the victims and their families, ensuring that justice is served [1].
