Dpp Seeks Death Penalty for Slain Banker's Husband

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Wednesday asked the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, to convict one Akolade Arowolo for allegedly stabbing his wife to death.

The DPP, Mrs. Olabisi Ogungbesan, made the call in her final address at the trial of Arowolo before Justice Lateefat Okunnu.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Arowolo, 31, was arraigned for allegedly stabbing his wife, Titilayo, a banker, to death.

The DPP alleged that the accused murdered Titilayo on June 24, 2011 at their residence at No. 8, Akindeinde Street, Isolo, Lagos.

Addressing the court, Ogungbesan argued that the prosecution had proved its case against the accused “beyond reasonable doubt.”

She said: “The evidence we have led as to the fact that the deceased is dead is not in doubt.

“The only person that was with the deceased before her death at the material time was the accused.”

The DPP said that Arowolo...