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Death-for-fowl: Osun Judiciary Reveals Real Reason Olowookere Was Sentenced

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1 year ago

December 26, 2024

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The Osun State Judiciary has condemned mischief-makers for spreading false information regarding the case of Segun Olowookere and Sunday Morakinyo, who were wrongly reported to have been sentenced to death for stealing a fowl.

The judiciary criticised those responsible for the misleading claims, accusing them of intellectual bankruptcy.

It would be recalled that the controversy began when the parents of Segun Olowookere, during a podcast interview, claimed their son had been sentenced to death for stealing a fowl.

This prompted Governor Ademola Adeleke to order an investigation into the matter, with plans to release the convict from prison.

In a statement issued by the Judiciary, signed by the Registrar, F.I. Omisade, on December 20, 2024, it was emphasised that “An educated person does not need to be a lawyer to understand that someone cannot be sentenced to death for stealing a fowl—nor for stealing even one billion naira—unless they were armed during the commission of the crime.”

“A person charged with armed robbery is mandatorily sentenced by the trial judge to death by hanging once the defendant or accused person is proved and adjudged to be armed with a lethal weapon at the time of committing the offence.”

He noted that Segun and Sunday were going about Oyan town and its neighbourhood robbing innocent and unsuspecting people at gunpoint, disclosing that “luck ran out on them in April 2010 when they were caught in action while robbing poultry. Arms were recovered from them. They also confessed to committing several armed robberies.”

He stated that they were found guilty as the judge imposed the death sentence mandatorily prescribed by law.

Omisade also debunked claims that the boys were underage when they were tried before the court, noting that the confessional statements of the two convicts reflected that they were 19 and 18 years of age when they committed the crime.

“It is, therefore, a desperate design to whip up undeserved sentiment. The entire scenario woven around this case has been skewed to malign the personality of the trial judge and denigrate the Osun State High Court as an institution.

“The trial judge, in His Lordship’s characteristic magnanimity, large heart, and fatherly disposition, did what the law prescribed and went further to recommend them for the mercy of the Governor.”

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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2 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.