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NG-DR-0174

Benue · anonymised case file

Armed robbery Supreme Court
Days on death row
3,685
≈ 10.1 years
Representation
Privately retained
Sentencing courtBenue State High Court
Presiding judgeHon. Justice S. Akume
Sentenced15 May 2016
DemographicsMale, age 30–39
Clemency authorityGovernor of Benue State
Next legal stepAwaiting Supreme Court determination
Case timeline
Sentenced to death
15 May 2016 · Benue State High Court
Appeal lodged at Court of Appeal
11 Dec 2016 · Court of Appeal
Escalated to the Supreme Court
14 Feb 2018 · Supreme Court of Nigeria
Current status — Supreme Court
Ongoing · Awaiting Supreme Court determination