Mr Oriyomi said that the defendant and others now at large stole five goats valued at N600, 000.
The deputy governor warned individuals and chiefs from wearing such crowns in the name of observing yearly or monthly cultural practices.
In January and February, the leaders of the Ekiti South and Central districts endorsed the governor and his deputy for reelection
A social media post alleged that some personnel of the NSCDC extorted N5.2 million from a group of young men travelling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, to Akure.
The judge said, “Consequently, the defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging, may God have mercy upon his soul.’’
The chief magistrate adjourned the case until April 17 for hearing.
The 25-year-old convict was arraigned before Justice Adekunle Adeleye on March 8, 2023.
In her testimony before the court, one of the victims said that one of the convicts, Ajibola, was her computer teacher, and always disturbing her while in class.
Mr Oyebanji commended the management of the corporation for conceptualising the project.
Mr Rotimi said that he was confident that the initiative would make a positive impact in the lives of para-athletes in Ekiti State.
