An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced 41-year-old Olasunkanmi Kareem to life imprisonment for attempting to murder his former boss, Omoboriwo Bashiru, by setting him on fire. The prosecution stated that on August 11, 2024, in Ifaki Ekiti, Kareem doused Bashiru with petrol and set him ablaze after an argument over a missing carburetor. Passersby rescued Bashiru and rushed him to the hospital with severe burns.
During the trial, the prosecution, led by Kunle-Shina Adeyemo, presented four witnesses, Kareem’s statement, photos of the victim, and a medical report. Although Kareem testified in his defense, he called no witnesses. Justice Jibril Aladejana ruled that Kareem had ambushed thEkiti Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Attempted MurderEkiti Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Attempted Murder victim with intent to cause harm, stating that he does not deserve leniency before sentencing him to life imprisonment.
This case highlights the strict enforcement of criminal laws in Ekiti State and the severe consequences of violent crimes. The ruling reinforces the importance of justice in protecting citizens and serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.
