High Court sitting in Onitsha on Wednesday sentenced two men Valentine Umezinwa and Emeka Okolonji, to death for killing one Blessing Eze, a sex worker. On Feb. 3, the Presiding Judge adjourned the sentencing to Feb. 9, in accordance with the new Anambra State Law. “The Counsel to the defendants has not shown enough reason why justice should be tampered with mercy. Also reacting, the defence counsel, Mr Chimezie Okeke, said they received the judgment with open heart. According to him, they would approach the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and would also appeal the judgment.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2022 01:31 UTC