Justice I. Olawoyin of The High Court of Kwara State has convicted Abdullateef Yakub for the offences of Attempted Culpable Homicide and causing Grievous Hurt.
Yakub was accused of using a knife to slit the throat of one Abubakar Babatunde at Shao Garage area on December 26, 2023.
The case was thoroughly examined by the court, with the prosecution presenting four witnesses, including the victim himself, to testify against the defendant.
The defendant also had the opportunity to testify for himself and called his father as a witness in his defense.
After reviewing the evidence presented by both parties, Hon. Justice Olawoyin found the defendant guilty as charged.
The defendant was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for the offence of Attempted Culpable Homicide and 3 years imprisonment with a fine of N50,000 for causing Grievous Hurt.
Both sentences are to run concurrently, meaning the defendant will serve a total of 5 years in prison.
The Prosecution’s case was led by the Attorney General and Honourable Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman Esq, who ensured that justice was served in this matter.
The conviction and sentence underscore the judiciary’s commitment to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable for their actions.
