An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced two brothers, John Kuku, 45, Fabu Kuku, 33, to death by hanging for armed robbery.

The accused persons were arraigned on two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery.

Justice Olatokunbo Majekodumi  convicted the brothers on the two charges and sentenced them to death.

“Having found that the accused persons are guilty as charged on both counts, you shall be hung by the neck until you are dead. May the Lord have mercy on you,” the judge said.

She said the offences committed contravened Section 6(b) and was punishable under Section1 (2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (special provisions) Act, Cap Rll Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The convicts, who had been standing trial since June 2012, had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The duo were arrested and charged for robbing one Mr. Kojo Debue of N300,000.

The judge said the convicts and others at large committed the offence at about 12.00 a.m. at Asaidu village, Ajebo via Obafemi-Owode area of Ogun State.

NAN