An Akwa Ibom State High Court on Thursday sentenced Uduak Akpan to death by hanging for the murder of Iniubong Umoren.
Recall Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo, was killed on April 2021 during job hunting while awaiting mobilization for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
Justice Bassey Nkanang while delivering the judgment sentenced Uduak to death by hanging after being found guilty of rape and murder.
According to a report by Channels TV, Uduak’s father, Frank Akpan, and his sister, Anwan Bassey (2nd and 3rd accused) were discharged and acquitted.
Source: Channels TV