A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday sentenced a housewife, Stella Gilbert, to death for killing her neighbour, Stella Godwin, over a bench.
The duo were said to have fought for a bench left behind by a neighbour who moved out of their residence.
This was said to have led to an argument, as the convict stabbed Godwin with a kitchen knife in the chest and arm, killing her.According to her, some of the prosecution witnesses gave evidence that Godwin was stabbed in the chest, adding that the coroner’s report tendered as exhibit also corroborated their claims.
“The death of the victim occurred as a result of the grievous injuries caused by the defendant. The defendant is guilty of the offence of murder.
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