Anambra men Umezinwa, Okolonji sentenced to death for murder of sex worker

Valentine Umezinwa and Emeka Okolonji were sentenced to death by an Anambra High Court in Onitsha on Wednesday for the murder of a sex worker, Blessing Eze.

The prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendants were guilty as charged, according to Justice D.A. Onyefulu.

The defendants were charged with two counts of conspiracy and murder in the death of one Blessing Eze (a.k.a. Golden), a sex worker, according to the prosecution.

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The accused persons allegedly lured, murdered, and dumped the deceased’s body at Dennis Memorial Grammar School, DMGS roundabout axis in Onitsha, according to the prosecution.

In accordance with the new Anambra State Law, the Presiding Judge adjourned the sentencing to Feb. 9.
“The Counsel to the defendants has not shown enough reason why justice should be tampered with mercy.

“And the Counsel has the option to appeal as well as go through the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy as the Governor has the final say on the matter,” he said.

The Prosecutor, Mr N. S. Emeka, while speaking to journalists on the judgment, said justice had been served on the deceased, the state and to the convicts.

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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