A Federal High Court in Abuja today, July 1, sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging for the brutal murder of Adebola Ezekiel (80) and his wife, Mrs.Abiodun Ezekiel, who were killed at their home in Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja on April 1, 2024.
After the incident was discovered, the police conducted a thorough investigation that eventually led to the arrest of the suspect in Obajana, Kogi State, where he had been hiding since the crime.
During questioning, the suspect admitted to entering the victims' home around 11:00 p.m.
on April 1, 2024, and killing both of them.Further inquiries showed that the suspect had worked as their driver but was fired after having frequent disagreements with his employers.
The suspect was then brought before the FCT High Court, where the police continued to support the prosecution.
After reviewing the evidence presented by the prosecution and considering the arguments from the lawyers, Hon.Justice M.S.Idris of the FCT High Court concluded that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.As a result, Jonathan Marcus was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Mr.Adebola Ezekiel and Mrs.Abiodun Ezekiel.
In response to the court's decision, the FCT Police Command issued a statement through its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, expressing its strong dedication to safeguarding people's lives and property and ensuring that criminals are held accountable under the law.
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