Delta Poly Student To Die By Hanging For Armed Robbery

[Shola Sholaz]

A Delta State Polytechnic student has been sentenced to death armed robbery after. he was caught robbing a man of his valuables. Eguono Akpeghughu, who is 22 years old will die by hanging after he was found guilty by a Warri High Court.
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Akpeghughu attacked one George Ogbemudia at Bazunu junction, Warri and robbed him of his wrist watch, a necklace, Sony Ericsson handset and cash all worth about N30,000 on 4th January 2008.
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The accused was arrested with the help of a passerby when the victim summoned up courage and grabbed the accused as he made to escape with his loot and raised alarm while his other gang members escaped.
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He was later handed over to the police where he voluntarily made a confessional statement admitting to the crime and was subsequently charged to court.
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The offences are punishable under section 1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R 11 Volume 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
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This sad news reminds the youths of their responsibility as citizens of the country to always uphold and respect the law as every crime is punishable by the same law.