An Osun State High Court sentenced five men to death by hanging for the abduction and murder of Fulani herder Ibrahim Adamu. The crime occurred after Adamu paid a ransom but recognized one perpetrator, leading to his murder. The defendants, initially arraigned in 2021, were found guilty of conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder. The court rejected the defense’s plea for mercy, basing its verdict on the evidence presented, including confessions and physical evidence....CONTINUE READING
