Ex-Policeman James Imhalu, Sentenced To Death In Rivers | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jul 01, 2022
Ex-Policeman James Imhalu, Sentenced To Death In Rivers | READ DETAILS
A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced a dismissed police sergeant, James Imhalu, to death by hanging for the murder of a commercial driver in 2015 over his refusal to pay a bribe of N100.
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Justice Elsie Thompson, while delivering her judgment, said evidence before the court showed that the sacked sergeant intentionally fired a shot at the commercial driver, Legbara David, at Whimpey Junction, Port Harcourt.
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Justice Thompson described Imhalu as a serial trigger-happy policeman who should not be allowed to remain in the society.
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The prosecution counsel, Kingsley Briggs, said the judgement would serve as succour to the deceased's family.
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"Although the will of justice grinds slowly, surely justice will come.
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"For the family of those that lost their breadwinner, it is quite unfortunate. But I believe this judgement will serve as succour to the family," he stated.
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On his part, a representative of the Legal Aid Council in Rivers State, who defended the sergeant, Mr Awaji, said his team would study the judgement to know the next line of action.
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He said, "Today's judgement I will say is justice for the people of Rivers State.
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"Despite the fact that I represented the defendant, my analysis of the case when I came into the matter, I would say, I saw it coming.
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"Having listened to the judgement, currently, there is no plan to go on appeal. But by the time we look at the judgement in-depth, perhaps we will find grounds for appeal. But as it is, there is no plan to go on appeal."
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— Faith Ukanwa