Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has convicted five individuals involved in the notorious Offa bank robbery.
The suspects were found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide.
The judge emphasized that these offenses are subject to the death penalty, reflecting the severity of their crimes.
The court’s ruling comes after a lengthy trial concerning the April 5, 2018, incident that resulted in the deaths of over 30 people in Offa, Kwara State.
Justice Salman noted that there was no evidence presented by the defendants to prove they had legal permits for carrying firearms, reinforcing the gravity of their actions
