Ondo Court Sentences Two to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery and Impersonation.

Ondo Court Sentences Two to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery and Impersonation.

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An Ondo State High Court has sentenced two men—David Friday and Innocent Victor—to death by hanging for armed robbery and impersonating security personnel.

The incident occurred on January 15, 2021, when the duo, dressed in military camouflage and a police T-shirt, carried out a series of violent robberies in Idanre, Nigeria.

They stopped vehicles, assaulted drivers, and stole large sums of money, including ₦125,000 from one transporter.

Witnesses testified that the men used jack knives, pistols, and threats to intimidate victims.

Their actions left a trail of fear and injuries, prompting a swift police investigation and prosecution.

The court found them guilty on four counts, including conspiracy and impersonation.

The sentencing—death by hanging—was handed down this week by the Ondo State High Court, marking a decisive end to the trial that began after the 2021 incident.

On social media, some users echoed the sentiment that the verdict sends a strong message about the consequences of criminal impersonation and violent theft.