Driver, carpenter to die by hanging for armed robbery in Ondo

On October 28, 2026, an Ondo State High Court in Akure sentenced two individuals, Lasisi Nureni and Akintan Adebayo, to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery. The court's decision marks a significant legal outcome in the fight against violent crime in the region.

Lasisi Nureni, a carpenter, and Akintan Adebayo, a driver, were convicted of armed robbery, a serious offense that has garnered attention in Ondo State. The court's ruling reflects the judicial system's stance on deterring such crimes. No further details on the specifics of the robbery or the circumstances surrounding the case were provided in the reports, but the sentence indicates a severe response to armed criminal activities in the area.

Reported by Daily Post.