Justice Aigbona Momodu delivered the judgment on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and is the court’s first kidnapping ruling since Governor Monday Okpebholo established it in July to fast‑track cases of kidnapping and cultism.
The convicts are Marvellous Isaac, 32 (described as the leader), Wisdom Michael, 36, Rufus Emete Michael, 30, and Gift Raphael, 27. They faced an 11‑count charge including kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cult membership, and unlawful possession of firearms.
Police recovered a pump‑action rifle and cartridges during the investigation.
Justice Momodu sentenced all four to death by hanging or lethal injection, with additional prison terms on other counts. Isaac received extra sentences of seven years, ten years, and life imprisonment.
The judge said the law left him no discretion on the mandatory death penalties.
Recovered firearms were ordered to be handed over to authorities.
One of the defence lawyers has indicated plans to appeal.
Death when no one died
ReplyDeleteWhat law is that
Very good
ReplyDeleteDon't know if the judgement is too harsh but they deserve it for traumatizing their fellow citizens
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