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Plateau Court Sentences Two to Death for 2010 Murder

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1 year ago

March 27, 2025

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A Plateau State High Court has sentenced two men, Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang, to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of Chung Bot.

Delivering the verdict in Jos on Wednesday, the state Chief Judge, Justice David Gwong Mann, found the defendants guilty of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the case State vs. Thomas Danboyi & Pam Lang (Charge No. PLD/J112C/2010).

He said the offences were punishable under the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria, 1963 (then applicable to Plateau State).

According to the prosecution, led by the Plateau State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, P.A. Daffi and a team of lawyers, the crime occurred on April 26, 2010, at Tahai Gyel Bukuru in Jos South Local Government Area.

The prosecution had told the court that the victim, Chung Bot, and his family had gone to their farmland in Ta Hei, Gyel, to cultivate when they were attacked by the accused persons with other persons (now at large).

Evidence presented before the court revealed that the first accused, Thomas Danboyi, restrained the victim by holding his hands behind his back while the second accused, Pam Lang, repeatedly struck Bot on the head with a stick.

It was learnt that the victim was later rushed to the Plateau Hospital, Jos, where he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.

The court found both defendants guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to their conviction.

According to Justice Mann, the evidence before the court was “overwhelming” and that the prosecution through its witnesses and Exhibits tendered “established, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the defendants conspired to commit this crime and intentionally caused the death of the victim.”

Following their conviction, their counsel both pleaded that the court to temper justice with mercy, being that the convicts are responsible family men and had been of good conduct in the course of their trial.

Justice Mann exercised his discretion only in respect of the criminal conspiracy by handing out the sentence of three years imprisonment.

However, on the offence of culpable homicide, Justice Mann handed over the mandatory sentence, which is the death penalty as he had no discretion to reduce the penalty.

The case has drawn significant attention, given its prolonged duration since the crime was committed in 2010.

The judgment is seen as a strong statement against violent crimes and resort to self-help by the public in Plateau State and reinforces the commitment of the judiciary to ensuring justice is served.

Legal experts note that the convicts still have the right to appeal the judgment to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court as the case may be. However, unless a higher court overturns the verdict, the sentence will be carried out as prescribed by law.

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NFF Election: Segun Odegbami Questions Ibrahim Gusau’s Second-Term Bid

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August 6, 2026

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Former Super Eagles captain and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner Segun Odegbami has questioned the decision to retain the current Nigeria Football Federation leadership, calling for a fresh direction ahead of next month’s NFF elections.

Odegbami believes Nigerian football needs a serious conversation about its future before stakeholders proceed with another election cycle.

The NFF elective congress is scheduled to take place next month in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where incumbent president Ibrahim Gusau is expected to seek a second four-year term.

Speaking on the state of Nigerian football, Odegbami criticised what he described as a recurring leadership pattern and urged stakeholders to consider alternative leadership.

“There are so many things that are wrong. We need to have a serious conversation before they jump into elections that we have seen already,” Odegbami said.

The former Green Eagles captain also questioned the performance of the current administration, particularly against the backdrop of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“They did not take us to the World Cup. They should not be there.

That’s what we are saying.

“Let’s get other people to task.”

Odegbami stressed that his position was not motivated by personal disagreements with members of the federation but by his desire to see Nigerian football develop.

“We are all friends. It’s not about personalities; it’s about the interest of Nigeria.

“Let’s take this decision in the interest of the people, in the interest of the clubs, and not in the interest of those who are perpetuating themselves in office. That’s what we are saying,” he added.

The forthcoming NFF election is expected to generate significant interest within Nigerian football, with Gusau seeking another term amid calls from some stakeholders for changes in the federation’s leadership and administration.

The current administration has faced criticism over several issues, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and concerns surrounding the management and development of domestic football.

However, the period has also produced notable achievements, including Nigeria’s runners-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and the Super Falcons’ triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Odegbami’s comments are likely to add further intensity to the debate ahead of the Lafia congress, with stakeholders expected to decide whether Nigerian football is better served by continuity under Gusau or a change in leadership.

The central question ahead of the election remains whether the NFF should maintain its current direction or embrace a new leadership approach capable of restoring Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading football nations.