Two Ekiti armed robbers Fakorede Olawale, 36 and Tunji Olaitan Olivia, 39 are to face capital punishment by hanging.
Justice Adeniyi Familoni of the Ekiti State High Court, sentenced both men for attempted murder, attempted rape and armed robbery of 52-year-old Titilope Ayeni, a lecturer.
According to the judge, “On count one, attempted murder, the two defendants are sentenced to life imprisonment. On count two, attempted rape, the first defendant is sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment without a fine option, while the second defendant is discharged and acquitted.”
Justice Familoni said the prosecutor has proved the offences of attempted murder, attempted rape and armed robbery against the first defendant and attempted murder and armed robbery against the second defendant
“On count three, armed robbery, the two defendants are sentenced to death. May the Lord have mercy on your souls.”
