The judgment stipulated that Mr Uwagboe will spend at least 21 years in prison before being eligible for release.
The UK police announced the conviction of the duo in a statement after they appeared at Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, on Thursday.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan announced Mr Ekweremadu’s birthday at the plenary on Tuesday, days after he was jailed for organ trafficking in the UK.
Three black men jailed for attempting to rob a corrupt police officer nearly 50 years ago are expected to have their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal finally.
