A Federal High Court in Abuja today, July 1, sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of 80-year-old Adebola Ezekiel, his former employer, and his wife, Mrs. Abiodun Ezekiel, at their residence in Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, on April 1, 2024.
Following the discovery of the tragic incident, an extensive investigation by the police led to the arrest of the suspect in Obajana, Kogi State, where he had gone into hiding after committing the crime.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to gaining access to the victims’ residence at about 11:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024, where he murdered the couple. Further investigations revealed that the suspect had previously been employed as their driver but was dismissed following repeated disagreements with his employers.
The suspect was subsequently arraigned before the FCT High Court, where the FCT Police Command diligently prosecuted the case. After evaluating the evidence presented by the prosecution and hearing the submissions of counsel, Hon. Justice M. S. Idris held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the court convicted Jonathan Marcus and sentenced him to death by hanging for the murder of Mr. Adebola Ezekiel and Mrs. Abiodun Ezekiel.
Reacting to the judgment, the FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory of its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
