In a landmark judgment, the Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the brutal murder of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, along with their son, Oreoluwa, on New Year’s Day in 2023.
The court, presided over by Justice [Judge’s Name if available], found the accused guilty of orchestrating and executing the heinous crime that sent shockwaves across Ogun State and beyond. The convicts were charged with conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder, leading to their ultimate sentencing.
Kehinde Fatinoye, a former employee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and his wife, Bukola, a respected educator, were mercilessly killed in their Abeokuta home, with their bodies set ablaze in an attempt to cover up the crime. Their son, Oreoluwa, was later abducted and thrown into a river, where his lifeless body was recovered.
Delivering the judgment, the court described the act as “barbaric, cold-blooded, and deserving of the maximum punishment.” The prosecution, armed with compelling evidence, proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the convicts planned and executed the attack with precision and intent.
The verdict brings a sense of closure to a case that gripped the nation with horror. However, it also serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened security and swift justice for victims of violent crimes in Nigeria.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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