Laborer sentenced to death by hanging for murdering grandmother, daughter.

 On Monday, a high court in Ikeja, Lagos state, charged domestic worker Joseph Ogubu with murdering his employer, her 89-year-old grandmother Adejoke John, and her daughter Oleorwa at his home in Sururule district. sentenced to be hanged. His A Supreme Court in Ikeja, Lagos state, on Monday sentenced domestic worker Joseph Ogubu to hang for murdering his employer, his 89-year-old grandmother Adejoke John, and daughter Oleorwa at his home. rice field. Surulere - state territory.  

 Judge Modupe Nicole-Clay delivered the verdict after being found guilty of triple armed robbery and murder.   

   After being arrested, Ogubu was indicted by the Lagos State government on 22 October 2019.   

   He was charged with his three counts of armed robbery and murder, but the state took precedence.  

According to prosecutors, his crimes involved him violating Articles 222 and 297 of the Lagos State Penal Code, 2015. Ogbu has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. 

 Ogbu decapitated Adéjoke and stabbed his pregnant daughter to death while committing the crime on June 19, 2019.  

The prisoner also stole his 80s Toyota Camry with a license plate, FST 104 CW, LG plasma TV, Autobahn handset, Gionee handset, Nokia phone, i-Tel phone,  and power bank. I was.  

 Prosecutors said the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at 4 Ogunrana Drive in the state's Surulere District.  

In her verdict, Judge Nicole Clay ruled that Ogubu confessed to the crime. She said: "He killed Adejoke by strangling him, and Oreoluwa by stabbing her.  

 Nicole Clay admitted that the inmate was living with her deceased mother and daughter and said she was the only witness to the incident. 

 She said the defendant did not challenge the admissibility of her confession.  

 "There is no question that the defendant confessed to the crime," said Nicole Clay.  

 Around 2 a.m. on the day of his arrest, the defendant could not explain what happened to the stolen items found on his body, according to the judge. "The evidence was presented to the satisfaction of the court and the court found the defendant guilty. He is guilty as charged here," said Nicole Clay.  

After sentencing, the judge told Ogubu, "I need to hear from you. You have been convicted."  

In response, the Pidgin English-speaking prisoner replied, "Mama will not die for my existence. Have mercy."  

 Attorney Moses Enema told the judge:  

 "During the trial, the defendant was very repentant, which is a sign that he is ready to take another leave of absence. We ask the courts to soften justice with mercy. justice with mercy. "