Man sentenced to death for killing 89-year-old boss

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Man sentenced to death for killing 89-year-old boss


A sitting in the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has led to the sentencing of a man who killed his employer and her 89-year-old mother, to death by hanging.

This man who has been identified as Joseph Ogbu, eas a domestic staff. He killed his employer named Oreoluwa John, and her mother Adejoke who is 89-year-old. This happened 2 days after he was employed by them.

It was Justice Nicole-Clay who sentenced this man to death by hanging after he was found guilty on a three-count charge of armed robbery and murder. This charges were brought against him by the Lagos State Government.

The crime was committed in 2019 on the 19th of June. He strangled the 89-year-old woman to death and stabbed Oreoluwa to death. This incident took place at 4 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere area in Lagos state, at around 9:30 p.m.

The Man also robbed the victims of their Toyota Camry Saloon car, TV, phones, power bank and one Gionee handset.

The Man had pleaded not guilty to the charge in 2019 when he was arraigned but Justice Nicole-Clay mentioend that he has confessed as at Monday.

She mentioned the man couldn't give an explanation as to what he was doing with all the stolen items they found in his possession when he was arrested.

Mr Wole Ologun, the police prosecutor, told the court that this problem aroused when the suspect was asked to clean the compound and then an argument ensured leading to the death of these two women.

He then quickly packed their valuables and drove off. He was then arrested while trying to escape.