Court Sentences Two Kidnappers To Death By Hanging
- Two kidnappers have been sentenced to death by hanging in Ekiti State for abducting a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member
- Justice Lekan Ogunmoye praised the Department of State Services (DSS) prosecutors for proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt
- Public reactions highlight the severity of kidnapping and the need for ongoing prevention efforts against criminal elements across the country
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Ekiti State - Two kidnappers, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging in Ekiti State.
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, discharged the third defendant, Usman Abubakar, after the Court found insufficient evidence linking him to the crime.
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As reported by NTA News, Justice Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court gave the verdict on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The verdict was delivered over the abduction of Omoboade Adesina, a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Ekiti state, on 22nd April, 2022.
According to Vanguard, the DSS officers subsequently arrested and prosecuted both convicts.
Justice Ogunmoye commended the diligence of the Department of State Services (DSS) prosecutors for proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The judgement comes on the heels of a death sentence handed down by a Sokoto High Court against three men convicted of terrorism and cross-border arms proliferation.
There was also the conviction of a kidnapper in Kogi State, earlier secured by the Service, among others.
Reactions as court sentences two kidnappers to death
Otunba Nla @Balloblog1
Best judgement,. God bless the judge.
AJ umoh @aj_umoh
A strong reminder that kidnapping is a serious crime with severe consequences. Justice for victims must remain a priority, while efforts to prevent such crimes should continue across the country.
Mayowa-David @Mayordavid_9
I want the governor to quickly sign their warrant.
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Court sentences 2 kidnappers to death
Recall that Sani Mohammed and Babannan Saleh were sentenced to death for kidnapping and related crimes in 2021.
The duo received life imprisonment for robbery and three years for criminal conspiracy.
The convicts were part of a syndicate behind multiple kidnappings and murders in Jigawa.
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Two terrorists sentenced to death by hanging
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Kwara court sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping, and firearm offences.
Victim recounts kidnappers initially demanded N100 million ransom before eventually releasing him, confirming suspects’ criminal involvement.
Defendants may appeal within 90 days, with execution requiring gubernatorial approval if all legal remedies are exhausted.
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