The Edo State High Court in Benin City has delivered a death sentence by hanging to five individuals found guilty of the abduction and murder of Barrister Osiobase Omo-Iyoha. The ruling was made by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba on June 10, 2026, with five of the six accused facing the ultimate penalty. Among those sentenced are Valentine Debbie and Solomon Onobu, who were implicated in the heinous crime that shocked the local community. The court's decision underscores the serious nature of the offenses and the judicial system's commitment to addressing violent crimes.
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