Five individuals involved in the 2018 Offa bank robbery have been sentenced to death by the Kwara State High Court. Justice Haleemah Salman found the suspects guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide, which are punishable by death ¹.
The robbery, which occurred on April 5, 2018, was a devastating incident that resulted in the loss of over 30 lives, including nine policemen. The suspects, Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, and two others, were charged with criminal conspiracy to rob the banks, murder, and illegal possession of firearms.
Initially, six suspects were arrested, but Michael Adikwu died in police custody. The remaining five pleaded not guilty, and their trial began on November 11, 2018. After six years, Justice Salman finally delivered the verdict, sentencing the five suspects to death.
Key Facts About the Case:
- Date of Robbery: April 5, 2018
- Location: Offa metropolis, Kwara State
- Number of Deaths: Over 30, including nine policemen
- Suspects: Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, and two others
- Charges: Criminal conspiracy to rob, murder, and illegal possession of firearms
- Verdict: Death sentence for the five suspects ¹
