UNIPORT Student Sentenced to Death for Girlfriend's Murder in Nigeria
A UNIPORT student, Damian Okoligwe, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuen. The crime took place in Mgbuoba, Obio-Akpor, Nigeria.
The court found Okoligwe guilty of killing Otuen, a 300-level Biochemistry student, and ordered him to be hanged until death. The prosecution successfully proved the murder case against Okoligwe, with the judge emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime and its lack of remorse.
The victim's family expressed relief at the ruling, hoping for justice and closure.
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