The Court of Appeal in Ibadan on Thursday acquitted and discharged one Dayo Akinola, earlier sentenced to death by hanging for offences of conspiracy and armed robbery.
Akinola was convicted and sentenced to death by Justice O. Majekodunmi of the Ogun State High Court on May 8, 2019.
The three-member panel of the Appeal Court, however, set aside the lower court’s decision.
Justice Fadawu Umar, who read the judgment, said there was nothing to show or link the appellant to the offence of conspiracy and armed robbery.
“The decision of the lower court is set aside, and the appellant is acquitted and discharged.
“The lone issue for determination in the appeal is resolved in favour of the appellant and against the respondent,” the judge said.
Umar said the police needed to do more in their investigation processes.
According to him, they often rely on conventional statements without carrying out further investigation.
