What is the story about: Court sentences four to death over kidnapping in Edo?

The Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four persons to death for their involvement in the kidnapping of a woman in the popular Vegetable Market, off Airport Road in Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu gave the judgment bordering on 11-count charges of kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, Channels TV

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The Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four persons to death for their involvement in the kidnapping of a woman in the popular Vegetable Market, off Airport Road in Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu gave the judgment bordering on 11-count charges of kidnapping, co...

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Bias Comparison — Court sentences four to death over kidnapping in Edo

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: The Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four persons to death for their involvement in the kidnapping of a woman in the popular Vegetable Market, off Airport Road in Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu gave the judgment bordering on 11-count charges of kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, Channels TV Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sentences-four-to-death-over-kidnapping-in-edo/
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Court sentences four to death over kidnapping in Edo