An Edo State Special Criminal Court in Benin City sentences four people to death by hanging for their role in the kidnapping of a woman at the Vegetable Market near Airport Road.
The court, presided over by Justice (Terry Momodu) Aigbona, delivers the judgment after hearing charges that include kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, according to reports. The Daily Post Nigeria and Vanguard describe the case as involving kidnapping and membership of a secret cult, with the sentences issued following a trial that lasted several hours.
While all outlets agree on the death sentences and the central allegations, they emphasize slightly different components of the case. The Punch highlights the multi-count nature of the charges, including armed robbery and firearms offences, while other reports focus more on kidnapping and cult membership. No source provides information on appeals or the court’s exact sentencing terms beyond death by hanging.
