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Herdsman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Shooting Farmer, Grazing on his Farmland

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In a sitting at Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, the Ekiti State High Court sentenced a 32-year-old herder, Muhammadu Abubakar, to life imprisonment for attempted murder.

Abubakar was tried and found guilty on two counts of attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms.

The charge read in part;

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“On April 9, 2019, at Aba Cotonou, Omu Ekiti, in the Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the defendant did attempt to murder one Chief Samuel Amaa and others. Found in his possession were a gun and cartridges on the same day.”

The police prosecutor, Taiwo Ajibulu, said the offenses were contrary to and punishable under Section 320 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C16 Laws of Ekiti State, 2012, and Section 3 (1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act, Cap.R11, Vol.14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

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The prosecutor called four witnesses.

A witness, who testified before the court, said,

“The defendant was challenged while grazing on the cassava farm; he was angry for being questioned. He pulled out his gun and fired at the people who challenged him, but they were fortunate it (the bullet) missed them.

“He was later overpowered by residents while trying to escape, following which he was handed over to the police.”

Exhibits tendered included a gun, live cartridges, and statements among others.

Justice Adekunle Adeleye, in his verdict, said, “The defendant is found guilty as charged. On count one, he is sentenced to life imprisonment, and 10 years imprisonment on count two.”

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