Rivers court sentences three to death by hanging for murder

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•The three death sentences were handed down on March 13, 2026.
•The murder victim was a pharmacist in Rivers State.
•One person was sentenced to life imprisonment for cultism linked to the case.
•The sentences were issued by a court in Rivers State, Nigeria.

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▸The convicted individuals appeal the death sentences The legal process could be extended, delaying executions and affecting the victims' families and local community.

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Three sentenced to death for murder of Rivers pharmacist, one gets life for cultism AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Rivers court sentences three to death by hanging for murder

A court in Rivers State, Nigeria, sentenced three people to death by hanging for the murder of a pharmacist. Another individual received a life sentence for cultism related to the case. The verdict affects the convicted individuals and reflects ongoing legal actions against violent crimes in the region.