Student Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery In Delta State

A 24-year-old student in Delta state has been
sentenced to death by hanging for armed
robbery .
The man identified as Moses Akatugba robbed
a lady of her cash, cell phones and recharge
cards. He was convicted on 2-count charge  of
conspiracy & armed robbery.
Moses and his robbery accomplice, who
passed away as a result of gunshot injuries
was said to have committed the crime at
number 30, NNPC Housing Complex Road,
Ekpan in Udu Local Government Area of the
state, according to the prosecution.
The prosecution had also told the court that the
convict and his late accomplice, at gun point
robbed one Mrs. Akpor Mazino of N113,930.00,
three GSM handsets, 54 various denomination
of MTN vouchers, 28 Econnet vouchers and 25
GLO vouchers valued over N100,000.
The prosecution averred that the offence was
contrary to Section 6 (b) and punishable under
Section 1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms
(Special Provisions) Act Cap R11 Volume 14
Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.