May 26, 2026
The trial judge, Justice Boma Diepiri, delivered the judgment on Monday after finding the defendants guilty of conspiracy, kidnapping, murder, illegal possession of firearms and other related offences.
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced seven persons, including twin brothers, to death by hanging over the abduction and murder of Reverend Edwin Isaiah Dokubo-Harry in 2013.
The trial judge, Justice Boma Diepiri, delivered the judgment on Monday after finding the defendants guilty of conspiracy, kidnapping, murder, illegal possession of firearms and other related offences.
Those sentenced to death are Precious Jack Opara, Answer Dick, Osaki Fubara, Prince Mikado Philip, Tienabeso George, Seleipri Fubara and Alaboeriya Fubara.
