A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced one Eze Kingsley to death by hanging for the murder of one Wagbara David.
The convict committed the crime on 7th December 2018, at No. 4, Rumumasi Community along the East-West Road, Port Harcourt.
Kingsley, who was on trial for three counts of murder and inflicting grievous bodily harm, was reported to have used a sharp object to stab David.
David was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), where he was confirmed dead.
An argument reportedly erupted between Kingsley, a conductor of a petroleum tanker, and David, who operated a mortuary, after David instructed the tanker driver to remove the vehicle from his business premises, claiming that its presence was interfering with his operations.
Wagbara’s death caused anger and pandemonium in the area, as the indigenes turned out for a reprisal attack but were stopped by security operatives.
In delivering judgment, Justice Boma Diepiri stated that the prosecution had proven every element of the murder charge beyond reasonable doubt, and accordingly convicted and sentenced Kingsley to death.
Justice Diepiri ruled that Kingsley should be hanged by the neck until he is dead, and prayed that his soul rest in peace.
