By Uzair Adam Imam
A Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja has handed down a seven-year imprisonment sentence to Toheeb Korede for attempted robbery.
Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe delivered the verdict on Thursday following Korede’s conviction on charges brought against him by the state government.
Initially facing a two-count charge related to conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery under sections 299 and 297(2)(a) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015, Korede was found guilty on both counts due to substantial evidence presented by the Lagos State Government.
However, the discovery of a handmade pistol in Korede’s possession led to additional charges and his conviction for attempted robbery.
The convict, arrested on November 11, 2020, was arraigned on November 17, 2020, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
During the trial, the prosecution counsel, led by Adebanke Ogunode, presented witnesses including a victim and the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), who testified against Korede.
The victim recounted his ordeal at the Jakande bus stop in Eti-Osa, Lagos, where Korede and an accomplice robbed him at gunpoint of his smartphone and N125,000.