Justice O. M. Folorunsho of Kwara State High Court has sentenced John Ndubuisi Nbakogu, Bolakale Quadri, and Toheeb Suleiman to death by hanging after being found guilty of robbing Aremu Dayo in Oko-Erin Area, Ilorin, in March 2024.
In a landmark judgment delivered on November 3, 2025, Justice Folorunsho sentenced three defendants to death by hanging for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy, after stating that the prosecution successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The convicts, John Ndubuisi Nbakogu Bolakale Quadri, and Toheeb Suleiman, were found guilty of robbing Aremu Dayo in Oko-Erin Area, Ilorin, in March 2024.
Despite pleas for leniency, Justice Folorunsho pronounced the death sentence, citing mandatory sentencing laws.
Meanwhile, the court’s decision has sent shockwaves across the state, with many calling for stricter laws to curb armed robbery.
Reacting to the judgment, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Kwara State, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman pointed out the verdict highlighted the state’s commitment towards fighting crime and ensuring justice is served to guard impunity.
Senior Sulyman applauded the judgment assured that no stone would be left unturned in curbing crimes and criminalities in the state to serve as deterrents to others
