Emmanuel Uduaghan Pardons 24-years Student Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Stealing Phones

Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan granted total pardon to a 24-year-old student,  Mose Akatugba
who in November 2013, was sentenced by an Asaba High Court to death by Hanging for stealing three mobile phones and recharge cards.

Moses was charged to Court after he and his robbery gang robbed a women of about N100K , phones and recharge cards valued over N100,000 in Delta State.

He was apprehended at the scene of the incident while other gang members escaped. After the Verdict was handled by the presiding Judge, the International community and local social crusaders launched a massive campaign for a state pardon for Solomon.

 This wish was granted by Governor Uduaghan during his last Executive meeting at the government house, Asaba yesterday,  May 28th. Not only did he grant Moses total pardon, He also commuted the death sentences of three others to various terms of imprisonment.