In a tragic and somber development, Arowolo Sunday, a 42-year-old man, has been met with the harsh verdict of a death sentence by hanging for the gruesome murder of his half-brother in Ekiti. The Ekiti State High Court, under the jurisdiction of Justice Adeniyi Familoni, reached this decision based on the provisions outlined in Section 391 (1) of the Criminal Code Law.The distressing incident unfolded on April 9, 2021, in the town of Ikogosi, and the court proceedings unveiled a chilling narrative from the 15-year-old son of the deceased. According to the young witness, Arowolo Sunday emerged from the bush armed with an already set large iron trap. Tragically, he deployed the trap on his half-brother’s arm, causing him to fall. The assailant then used a small wooden pestle to strike the victim’s head and chest mercilessly, leaving him in a pool of blood.Throughout the trial, prosecutor Oluwaseun Olasanmi presented a compelling case supported by seven witnesses and various exhibits, including the defendant’s statement, images of the deceased, and a death report. In a bid to counter the allegations, the convict and his legal counsel called upon two witnesses in defense.Justice Adeniyi Familoni, in delivering the solemn verdict, expressed satisfaction that the prosecution had convincingly established the elements of the alleged murder beyond any reasonable doubt. Consequently, Arowolo Sunday now faces the severe consequence of a death sentence by hanging, as decreed by the court.This tragic episode serves as a stark reminder of the gravity and irreversible consequences associated with heinous crimes, leaving a community grappling with the aftermath of such a harrowing incident.
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