FOUR persons standing trial over the kidnap of the father of a former
Secretary to the Delta State Government, SSG, Chief Arthur Okowa, were
Friday sentenced to 45 years each, bringing the total number of the jail
term to 180 years.
In addition, they are to serve their jail with hard labour.
However, the second accused person, one Ferdinand Iwerebor was reported to have jumped bail during trial and still at large while the court had since issued him a bench warrant.
Fresher Aiworo, Victor Ajulor, Bright Onyemare and George Ogala were sentenced to 35 years each for count 1 and 2 (conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery) and 10 years each for count 3 and 4 (conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping).
The jail terms, according to the court are to run concurrently counting from the date of sentence.
Presiding Judge, Justice Celestina Ogisi in her judgment stated that “the court is satisfied that prosecution was able to establish ingredients of all the information count against the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th accused persons beyond reasonable doubt. I hereby found you guilty and convict you accordingly”.
Culled- Vangard
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