Two young men, Omoilodan Seun and Gbenga Kayode have been sentenced to death by hanging for attempted robbery and armed robbery, Nigerian Tribune reports.
The convicts committed the offence at Ayangburen Road, Ikorodu on November 2 and 9, 2011
.They were accused of robbing one Alhaji Jinadu of phones and money on November 2 while they also robbed one Rilwan Gbadamosi and his wife on November 9.
Despite pleading not guilty, Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye sentenced them to death by hanging.
She found them guilty of the offence of conspiracy, armed robbery and attempted armed robbery brought against them by the state.
According to the prosecution, the offence is contrary toSection 295 subsection (2) (b) of the Criminal law of Lagos State.
Their counsel Damola Victor pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy on the grounds that they were first time offenders.
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