An Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his client, Lukman Adeleke, in Osun State, Nigeria.
The sentencing was delivered by an Osun State High Court, convened in Iwo, following charges of conspiracy, murder, and theft, in accordance with Sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 34, Laws of Osun State.
Justice Lateef Adegoke determined that the prosecution established its case beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to Ibrahim's conviction for murder and theft.
In his ruling, Justice Adegoke imposed a seven-year imprisonment term for theft and a death sentence by hanging for murder.
A statement from Opeyemi Bello, the Information Officer of the Ministry of Justice, indicated that the prosecution, led by Abiodun Badiora, presented evidence that Ibrahim served as a spiritual consultant to Adeleke.
Badiora informed the court that Adeleke had confided in Ibrahim regarding his intention to purchase a plot of land. Subsequently, the cleric instructed him to bring the funds for an overnight prayer before making payment to the vendor.
However, the family of the deceased reported that Adeleke was unaccounted for following his meeting with the cleric for prayers. In response to their concerns, a search party was organized, which led to the discovery that Adeleke had last been seen at Ibrahim's location for prayers.
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