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An Abeokuta High Court has sentenced 22-year-old Jamiu Malomo to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering a sex worker, Asisat Akande. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday by Justice O. Ogunfowora, followed a thorough review of the prosecution’s evidence, which the judge ruled had proven the case beyond reasonable doubt.
According to reports from PM News Nigeria, Malomo, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was convicted of a one-count charge of murder. Justice Ogunfowora, in his judgment, stated that the evidence presented by the prosecution was clear and uncontested, leaving no room for doubt regarding Malomo’s culpability.
“You are hereby guilty of killing Asisat Akande as preferred against you,” Justice Ogunfowora declared. “You will be hanged by the neck until you are dead. May God have mercy on you.”
During the trial, the state’s Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Mr. A. M. Adebayo, provided a detailed account of the incident. He explained that Malomo committed the crime on July 18, 2021, at about 9:30 p.m. in the Ori-Apata area of Oke-Aregba, Abeokuta.
According to Adebayo, Malomo had solicited the services of Akande, a commercial sex worker at the 3AD Bar in the Panseke area, agreeing to pay her ₦10,000 for her services. After engaging in sexual activities, Malomo handed her ₦8,000 instead of the agreed amount. This discrepancy sparked an argument between the two. In the course of the disagreement, Malomo stabbed Akande in the neck with a knife, leading to her death.
The prosecutor further revealed that Malomo was apprehended by police detectives at the same 3AD Bar in Panseke while attempting to pick another sex worker. His actions violated Sections 316 and 319 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006, which prescribe the death penalty for murder.Tap Here To Read Full Details
