Judge sentences slain banker Titilayo's husband to death

Mr. Arowolo murdered his wife.

Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Ikeja High Court has sentenced Akolade Arowolo, 32, who murdered his wife, Titilayo, to death.

The judge said that the prosecution proved their case beyond reasonable doubt and established that Mr. Arowolo was responsible for his wife’s death.

The convict fell in the dock and burst into tears after the judge condemned him.

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