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Offa Bank Robbery Death Sentence Upheld

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Jan 31, 2026

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Event Summary

The Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal in Nigeria — Kwara State has upheld the death sentences for five men convicted in the 2018 Offa bank robbery. Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun, and Adeola Abraham were found guilty of armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms, and culpable homicide. The initial sentences were handed down by Justice Haleemah Saleeman of the Nigeria — Kwara State High Court after a six-year trial. The convicts retain the right to appeal to the India — Supreme Court of India. The robbery, which occurred in April 2018, involved attacks on five commercial banks in Offa Local Government Area of Nigeria — Kwara State and resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people, including nine police officers.

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Niyi Ogundiran
Niyi Ogundiran was one of the five individuals whose death sentence for the Offa bank robbery was upheld by the Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Salawu Azeez
Salawu Azeez was one of the five individuals whose death sentence for the Offa bank robbery was upheld by the Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Ibikunle Ogunleye
Ibikunle Ogunleye was one of the five individuals whose death sentence for the Offa bank robbery was upheld by the Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Adeola Abraham
Adeola Abraham was one of the five individuals whose death sentence for the Offa bank robbery was upheld by the Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Ayoade Akinnibosun
Ayoade Akinnibosun was one of the five individuals whose death sentence for the Offa bank robbery was upheld by the Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -100.0
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Haleemah Saleeman
Haleemah Saleeman of the Nigeria — Kwara State High Court initially sentenced the five convicts to death by hanging.
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Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed, the Director of Public Prosecution in Nigeria — Kwara State, confirmed the Appeal Court's unanimous decision.
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Gabriel Kolawole
Gabriel Kolawole was one of the three Appeal Court judges who unanimously affirmed the death sentences.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Abdul Dogo
Abdul Dogo was one of the three Appeal Court judges who unanimously affirmed the death sentences.
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Abdullahi Maiwada
Abdullahi Maiwada was one of the three Appeal Court judges who unanimously affirmed the death sentences.
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Abdullah Jimba
Abdullah Jimba, counsel to one of the convicts, stated preparations are underway for a final appeal to the India — Supreme Court of India.
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Rotimi Jacobs
Rotimi Jacobs, the lead prosecution counsel, praised the appellate court's decision.
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Michael Adikwu
Michael Adikwu, a sixth suspect, died in custody before the trial commenced.
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Nigeria — Nigerian Courts of Appeal
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Nigeria — Kwara State
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