Kwara Court Sentences Three Men to Death for Robbery, Kidnapping, and Rape

A High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced three men to death for crimes related to armed robbery, kidnapping, and rape.

The convicts, identified as Patrick Adams, Tijani Usman, and Ahmed Muhammad, were found guilty of multiple offences committed against Mr. Olubunmi Komolafe and his wife, Mrs. Adeola Morenikeji, at their agricultural site in Ilorin.

Delivering the judgment on Monday, January 26, 2026, Justice Funsho Lawal stated that the prosecution had successfully demonstrated its case with sufficient evidence on a four-count charge that included conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, and rape.

The court learned that on June 15, 2025, the convicts assaulted the victims at their farm located in Kangile village near the Kulende area of Ilorin. During the incident, they robbed the couple of their possessions and kidnapped Mrs. Morenikeji, demanding a ransom of N5 million.

Justice Lawal remarked that the victims were restrained throughout the ordeal, and one of the convicts, Tijani Usman, sexually assaulted Mrs. Morenikeji.

In rendering the sentence, the judge emphasized that the decision was made based on the compelling evidence presented during the trial, leading to the conclusion that the convicts deserved the ultimate punishment under the law.