Rivers Court Sentences Man to Death by Hanging for Murder!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced Charles Baridolee to death by hanging for the 2024 murder of Gerald Tekena. The judgment was delivered on Thursday, following a months-long trial.
What We Know:
- Baridolee was found guilty of stabbing Tekena to death during a dispute in their community in Khana LGA.
- The prosecution presented eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence linking the convict to the crime.
- Justice E. Nwogu ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Quote:
“The sanctity of human life must be protected. The defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging.”
— Justice E. Nwogu
Why It Matters:
- Reaffirms the judiciary’s stance on violent crimes in the Niger Delta.
- Highlights the growing focus on timely prosecution of homicide cases in Rivers State.
- May serve as a deterrent amid rising concerns over community-based violence.
What to Watch:
- Whether the convict will appeal the judgment.
- Community response to the ruling in Khana LGA.
- Broader implications for criminal justice delivery in the region.
Sources:
- Rivers State High Court Ruling – Oct. 30, 2025
- Ministry of Justice, Rivers State
- Court Correspondents – Port Harcourt Judicial Division
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