In a dramatic turn of events, Hon Justice Falola, the presiding judge in the Olowookere Segun robbery case, has broken his silence, vehemently defending the death sentence imposed on the convict.
According to a source who doesn’t want his name mentioned.
Responding to recent media reports and public outcry questioning the severity of the sentence, Justice Falola clarified that the case involved far more than simple poultry theft. He revealed that Olowookere Segun was part of a notorious gang of armed robbers who terrorized communities in Okuku, Oyan, and surrounding areas.
“They were not just stealing fowls,” Justice Falola emphasized. “This gang was armed with guns and other dangerous weapons. They robbed homes, terrorized residents, and even injured people during their raids. They were a menace to society.”
The judge further clarified that the death sentence was not solely based on the possession of a Dane gun, as some reports suggested. “The judgement was based on the firearm caught with the suspects at the scene of the robbery. The law is clear: once a firearm is involved, the consequences are severe,” he stated.
Justice Falola acknowledged the mitigating factors considered by the court, including the age of the convicts and the possibility of first-time offences. He emphasized that the judgement specifically recommended that the Governor consider commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment.
“The court fulfilled its duty by applying the law fairly and justly,” Justice Falola asserted. “The decision on clemency now rests with the Governor, as outlined in the judgement.”
Justice Falola urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation and sensationalizing the case. He emphasized that the court’s primary concern is upholding the law and ensuring the safety of the community.
This revelation casts a new light on the Olowookere Segun case, highlighting the gravity of the offences committed by the gang and the serious consequences that can arise from the use of firearms in criminal activities.
Read the Note from the Judge:
“I appreciate your brilliant analysis, as well as a sober reflection on the issues by some commentators. A reasonable commentator ought to show concern about what the other side would say.
To those that care to know, especially your good self and Dr Adekiigbe, this is the story, contrary to the skewed story of the bloggers that are bent on achieving ulterior motives outside the law in favour of the convict.
I tried the convict and sentenced him to death. The State Counsel who prosecuted the case before me is now a Judge at the Federal level. That should tell you something, abi?
The convict was a member of a notorious gang of robbers, armed with guns and other dangerous, who were going from house to house, especially the houses that were in secluded parts of the towns ( Okuku, Oyan, etc). They robbed so many houses and injured a lot of people. They raided a poultry and shot the owner. All in broad daylight. Along the line, they were caught red-handed, fully armed.
After the case, the court convicted them of robbery with firearms and sentenced each of them ( not one) to death. That is the law. In the judgement, the court indicated that the defence Counsel ( lawyer to the convicts) should write to the Governor to consider Clemency for them, in their ages and as First Offenders (none of them is a minor, though). Only the Governor and not the court could do it.
For effect, the judgement was delivered during Governor Aregbesola’s era; if the convict were wrongly convicted, why didn’t they appeal ever then or approach the Governor as admonished in the judgement? If it was a simple case of stealing, and that the particular convict is a minor, why has he not explored the constitutional rights of appeal to the Court or the Governor for the past 14 years as they claim? Or rather, what is the outcome of his appeal? Are television stations and blogging part of the avenues laid down by the law in that situation?
What his sympathisers are doing is to appeal to pity, having failed on appeal. There is no sentiment in law. Incidentally, the law does not permit a Judge to defend his actions or decisions in the open; the court speaks only through its judgment.
Thank you.
The above message is from Hon Justice Falola, the Judge who convicted and sentenced the boy.
BASED ON “FIREARMS”
The judgement was based on the firearm caught with the suspects at the scene of the robbery!
No matter how small the crime is, once a firearm is involved, the law is clear! God forbid if the arm accidentally went off during the robbery!
And about the age, the judge was clear & recommended that the Governor could decide to commute the death sentence to imprisonment!
The judge was right.
Let the Governor do his work!”
-Newsaccross.com
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