Ikechukwu Okoye Sentenced to Death for Murder in 2024
The Anambra State High Court in Idemili Judicial Division sentenced Ikechukwu Okoye to death by hanging for the murder of Blessing Mba and theft of her property. Judge A.O.
Okuma delivered the judgment on Monday, dismissing Okoye's claim of self-defense. The court found that the charge of armed robbery could not be sustained, as Okoye killed Mba before intending to steal.
The prosecution, led by Chief State Counsel Victoria Ononye-Ekwerekwu and supported by Principal State Counsels Florence Abadom-Igweike and Nkiru Nzekwu, presented evidence that Okoye visited Mba's residence on 22 February 2024 to steal a multi-purpose grinding machine. An argument ensued, during which Okoye struck Mba on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death.
He then concealed her body in her children's room and fled with the stolen items. Mba's husband later discovered her body and alerted security operatives, leading to Okoye's arrest at Afor Oba Market.
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