Uduaghan pardons 24yr old student sentenced to death by hanging for stealing phones
Delta state governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan has granted total pardon to 24
year old student, Moses Akatugba who was in November 2013 sentenced by
an Asaba High Court to death by hanging for stealing three mobile phones
and recharge cards.
Moses was charged to court after he and his robbery gang robbed a woman
of about N100k, phones, and recharge cards valued at over N100,000 in
Delta state.
He was apprehended at the scene of the incident while
other members of the gang escaped.
After the verdict was handed by the presiding judge, the international
community and local social crusaders launched a massive campaign for a
state pardon for Solomon.
This wish was granted as Governor Uduaghan during his last Executive
meeting at the government house, Asaba today, 28th May. Not only did he
grant Moses total pardon, he also commuted the death sentences of three
others to various terms of imprisonment.