February 23, 2025
Pastor

An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a Togolese cook, Sunday Anani, to life imprisonment for the murder of his employer, the Chief Executive Officer of Credit Switch Ltd., Opeyemi Bademosi.

Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile convicted Anani following his plea of guilty to a one-count charge of voluntary manslaughter.

Anani, 22, was initially charged by the Lagos State Government on two counts of murder and armed robbery.

He pleaded not guilty but when trial began, Anani entered a plea bargain agreement for a lesser charge.

He then pleaded guilty to voluntarily manslaughter with the help of his counsel, Mrs Aderenra Adeyemi, the Director of the Office Defender

He, therefore, confessed that he stabbed Chief Bademosi to death in his Ikoyi, Lagos, home, while trying to rob him.

He also confirmed that he was the person caught on closed circuit television camera fleeing the scene of the crime.

The defendant’s initial plea of not guilty would have fetched him a death sentence by hanging, if found guilty.

Before sentencing the defendant, the court asked his counsel, if he had an allocutus – plea for leniency.

Adeyemi said: “The defendant is a young man and he is remorseful about what he has done. He is a first-time offender, there is no evidence that he committed any crime before this.

“Our humble application is to urge your lordship to grant a sentence of years certain.

“However, if my lordship is mindful of upholding what we have agreed in the plea bargain, we will accept the sentence therein.”

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey, opposed the prayer.

Shitta-Bey said: “We urge this court to grant the maximum sentence for the offence of voluntary manslaughter as charged.”

She said that there were some “special aggravating circumstances” sorrounding the case, such as breach of trust.

“The defendant was employed into the home of his boss, entrusted with a high level of responsibilities as a cook.

“Barely three days after resumption of duty, the defendant cut short the life of a man that gave him a new lease of life, depriving him the privilege of enjoying life with his wife and children.

“Judicial notice must be taken of the fact that this act of violence by domestic employees against their employers is becoming rampant.

“The sentence must reflect that this conduct is unacceptable to our society; we must send the message to others of like minds.”

After, the submissions, Okikiolu-Ighile passed judgement on Anani. The judge said: “it is annoying that a young man like this will involve himself in this kind of crime. What did he hope to achieve in life involving himself in this kind of crime, I ask?

“It is very painful that a young man, who the family of Bademosi welcomed in their home as a cook, ended up causing so much havoc and endless pain.

“It is even more painful that the defendant had no motive of working but came into the house with a criminal intention to steal, kill and to destroy.

“The defendant admitted, ‘I killed him.’ This was an innocent and unsuspecting family”. Upholding the plea bargain and sentence agreement, the judge held: “Sunday Adefonou Anani is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment.

“The term of imprisonment shall commence from today, June 25, 2019.”

The prosecution had said that the defendant committed the murder on Oct. 31, 2018, at Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.

It said that the defendant stabbed the deceased, aged 67, to death with a knife, and stole his valuables, in contravention of Sections 223 and 297 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

The prosecution called two witnesses, including the deceased’s wife Ebunola Bademosi, who testified as to how she found her husband in a pool of blood.

While trial was going on, the defendant through a letter dated May, 20, written through his counsel, expressed his willingness to voluntarily plead guilty to a lesser offence, which was thereafter accepted.

181 thoughts on “Court Sentences Togolese Cook To Life Imprisonment For Killing Employer.

  1. I really love your site.. Very nice colors & theme.

    Did you build this web site yourself? Please reply back as
    I’m hoping to create my very own website and want to know where you got
    this from or just what the theme is called.
    Many thanks!

  2. Hey there, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues.
    When I look at your website in Ie, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping.
    I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that,
    very good blog!

  3. Very great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I’ve truly enjoyed surfing around your weblog posts.
    After all I will be subscribing in your rss feed and I hope you write once more soon!

  4. Wonderful article! That is the kind of info that are meant to be shared
    across the internet. Shame on the search engines for no longer positioning this submit higher!
    Come on over and consult with my site . Thanks =)

  5. Greetings from Colorado! I’m bored at work so I decided to browse
    your website on my iphone during lunch break.

    I enjoy the info you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
    I’m shocked at how quick your blog loaded on my
    cell phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, wonderful site!

  6. Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this
    website before but after checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
    Nonetheless, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back frequently!

  7. I’m now not certain where you are getting your information,
    but good topic. I needs to spend a while learning more or
    working out more. Thanks for wonderful info I used to be
    looking for this info for my mission.

  8. Hello, i think that i noticed you visited my website so
    i came to go back the choose?.I’m trying to to find things to enhance my site!I guess its ok to make use of
    a few of your concepts!!

  9. This is the right website for anybody who wishes to understand this
    topic. You realize a whole lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that
    I really would want to…HaHa). You certainly put a brand new spin on a topic which has been written about for years.
    Wonderful stuff, just wonderful!

  10. Hello would you mind letting me know which hosting company you’re using?
    I’ve loaded your blog in 3 different browsers and I must say this blog loads a
    lot quicker then most. Can you recommend a good web hosting provider at a honest price?
    Thank you, I appreciate it!

  11. Having read this I believed it was really informative. I
    appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this content together.
    I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and leaving comments.
    But so what, it was still worth it!

  12. Somebody essentially assist to make critically articles I’d
    state. This is the first time I frequented your web page and so far?
    I amazed with the research you made to make this actual
    post amazing. Magnificent job!

  13. Attractive element of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog
    and in accession capital to say that I get in fact loved
    account your weblog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing on your augment or even I achievement you
    access consistently fast.

  14. Having read this I thought it was extremely informative.
    I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this information together.
    I once again find myself spending a lot of time both reading and posting comments.
    But so what, it was still worthwhile!

  15. I think this is one of the most significant
    info for me. And i am glad reading your article. But wanna remark on few general things, The web site style
    is perfect, the articles is really excellent : D.
    Good job, cheers

  16. Howdy! This blog post couldn’t be written any better!
    Reading through this article reminds me of my previous roommate!
    He always kept talking about this. I most certainly will forward this information to him.
    Fairly certain he’ll have a great read. Thanks for sharing!

  17. Great goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and you’re just too excellent.

    I really like what you have acquired here, really like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it.
    You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it sensible.
    I cant wait to read much more from you. This is actually a tremendous website.

  18. Hello! I know this is kind of off-topic but I needed to ask.
    Does operating a well-established blog like yours
    take a massive amount work? I am brand new to writing a blog but I do
    write in my journal every day. I’d like to start a blog
    so I will be able to share my experience and feelings online.
    Please let me know if you have any ideas or tips for new aspiring bloggers.
    Appreciate it!

  19. I think that is one of the such a lot vital info for me.

    And i am satisfied studying your article. But want to commentary on few basic issues, The web site taste is great, the articles is in point of
    fact nice : D. Excellent task, cheers

  20. Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say
    that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts.
    After all I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you
    write again soon!

  21. Hi, I do think this is an excellent website. I stumbledupon it 😉 I am going to return yet again since i have bookmarked it.
    Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be rich and continue
    to guide other people.

  22. I am not sure where you’re getting your info, but great
    topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.
    Thanks for excellent information I was looking for this info for my mission.

  23. Superb blog you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article?
    I’d really love to be a part of community where I can get suggestions from other
    experienced people that share the same interest.
    If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Bless you!

  24. I like the valuable information you provide in your articles.
    I will bookmark your blog and check again here
    frequently. I am quite sure I’ll learn lots of new stuff right here!
    Good luck for the next!

  25. I’m not sure where you are getting your information,
    but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.

    Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this information for my mission.

  26. Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it,
    you’re a great author. I will make certain to bookmark your blog
    and will come back sometime soon. I want to encourage that you
    continue your great writing, have a nice morning!

  27. You are so awesome! I do not suppose I’ve read anything like that before.
    So nice to find someone with genuine thoughts on this subject.

    Seriously.. many thanks for starting this up. This website is something that is required on the web, someone with some originality!

  28. Somebody necessarily lend a hand to make critically articles I’d state.
    That is the first time I frequented your web page and thus far?
    I amazed with the research you made to create this actual put up
    incredible. Magnificent activity!

  29. Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Many thanks, However I am having
    issues with your RSS. I don’t understand the reason why I can’t subscribe to
    it. Is there anyone else having identical RSS problems? Anyone that knows the answer will you kindly respond?

    Thanx!!

  30. hey there and thank you for your information – I have definitely picked up something new from right here.
    I did however expertise a few technical points using this
    web site, as I experienced to reload the site a lot of times previous to I could
    get it to load correctly. I had been wondering if your web host is OK?
    Not that I am complaining, but sluggish loading instances times will
    very frequently affect your placement in google and could damage your quality score if
    advertising and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I am adding this RSS to my email
    and can look out for much more of your respective intriguing content.
    Make sure you update this again soon.

  31. Hey there! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with
    SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good success.

    If you know of any please share. Appreciate it!

  32. Great beat ! I wish to apprentice even as you amend your
    web site, how can i subscribe for a blog website?
    The account helped me a acceptable deal. I have been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright transparent idea

  33. Hi there, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and
    i was just curious if you get a lot of spam responses? If so how do
    you protect against it, any plugin or anything you can suggest?
    I get so much lately it’s driving me crazy so any assistance is very much appreciated.

  34. Thank you for another magnificent post. Where else could anyone get that kind of info in such
    an ideal approach of writing? I have a presentation subsequent week,
    and I’m at the look for such info.

  35. Definitely imagine that that you said. Your favourite reason appeared to
    be at the internet the simplest factor to be aware of.

    I say to you, I certainly get annoyed at the same
    time as people think about issues that they just do not recognize about.
    You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as
    outlined out the whole thing with no need side-effects , other folks could take a signal.
    Will likely be again to get more. Thank you

  36. Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it
    or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a little bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog.
    A fantastic read. I will certainly be back.

  37. Hi there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers?
    My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing several weeks of hard work due
    to no back up. Do you have any methods to protect against
    hackers?

  38. Hello would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with?
    I’m planning to start my own blog in the near future but
    I’m having a tough time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.

    The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking
    for something completely unique. P.S My
    apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!

  39. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as
    though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about,
    why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog
    when you could be giving us something informative to read?

  40. This design is steller! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused.
    Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to
    start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!)
    Wonderful job. I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it.
    Too cool!

  41. I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes
    it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did
    you hire out a developer to create your theme? Outstanding work!

  42. I’m really enjoying the design and layout of your blog.
    It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more
    often. Did you hire out a designer to create your theme?
    Excellent work!

  43. Wonderful article! That is the kind of info that are supposed to be shared across the
    internet. Shame on the search engines for no longer positioning this submit higher!
    Come on over and consult with my website . Thanks =)

  44. Hi, I do believe this is a great website. I stumbledupon it 😉 I will come back yet again since i have book-marked it.
    Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.

  45. Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it, you will be a
    great author. I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and may come back someday.

    I want to encourage yourself to continue your great posts,
    have a nice evening!

  46. I like the helpful information you provide in your articles.
    I’ll bookmark your blog and check again here regularly.

    I’m quite certain I’ll learn many new stuff right here!

    Best of luck for the next!

  47. Hi there! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with Search Engine
    Optimization? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good gains.
    If you know of any please share. Cheers!

  48. I absolutely love your website.. Pleasant colors & theme.
    Did you create this website yourself? Please reply back as I’m attempting to create my own personal website and would love
    to learn where you got this from or exactly what the theme is
    named. Thank you!

  49. Hi I am so thrilled I found your blog, I really found you by
    mistake, while I was looking on Digg for something else, Regardless I am here
    now and would just like to say thank you for a fantastic post and a all
    round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design),
    I don’t have time to browse it all at the moment but
    I have bookmarked it and also included your RSS
    feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a great deal more, Please
    do keep up the superb job.

  50. Pretty part of content. I just stumbled upon your web site and in accession capital to claim that I get actually enjoyed account your blog posts.
    Any way I’ll be subscribing on your feeds and even I success you get
    entry to persistently quickly.

  51. Hi there! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with SEO?
    I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good success.
    If you know of any please share. Many thanks!

  52. May I simply say what a relief to discover an individual who actually
    knows what they’re discussing on the web. You actually realize how to bring an issue to light and make it important.
    A lot more people should check this out and understand this side of the story.

    I was surprised you aren’t more popular because you surely have the gift.

  53. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video
    to make your point. You obviously know what youre talking about,
    why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us
    something informative to read?

  54. You actually make it seem really easy together with your presentation but I
    in finding this topic to be really one thing that I think I would never understand.
    It seems too complex and very broad for me. I’m taking a
    look ahead on your next publish, I’ll try to get the grasp of it!

  55. I think that is among the so much important info for me. And
    i’m glad studying your article. However want to observation on few
    basic issues, The site taste is wonderful, the articles
    is truly excellent : D. Excellent activity, cheers

  56. Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It really useful &
    it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid others
    like you aided me.

  57. Hello! This is kind of off topic but I need some help from
    an established blog. Is it tough to set up your own blog?
    I’m not very techincal but I can figure things
    out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to start.
    Do you have any tips or suggestions? Appreciate it

  58. Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve be aware your stuff previous to and you are just extremely excellent.

    I really like what you’ve received right here, certainly like
    what you are saying and the way during which you assert it.
    You make it enjoyable and you continue to take care of to keep it sensible.
    I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a
    terrific web site.

  59. Thanks , I have recently been looking for information about
    this topic for a long time and yours is the best I’ve came upon till now.
    But, what about the bottom line? Are you certain in regards to the source?

  60. Howdy would you mind letting me know which webhost you’re using?
    I’ve loaded your blog in 3 different browsers and I must say this
    blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you recommend a good hosting provider at a fair price?
    Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

  61. I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.
    I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you
    aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  62. I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles or
    blog posts in this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this web site.
    Reading this information So i’m glad to exhibit that I have an incredibly
    good uncanny feeling I found out just what I
    needed. I so much unquestionably will make certain to don?t disregard this website and
    give it a glance regularly.

  63. Hey there! This is my 1st comment here so
    I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I really enjoy reading your blog posts.
    Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the
    same subjects? Appreciate it!

  64. I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here.

    The sketch is tasteful, your authored material stylish.
    nonetheless, you command get got an shakiness over that you wish be
    delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly
    again as exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this hike.

  65. My programmer is trying to persuade me to move to
    .net from PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of
    the expenses. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using WordPress on several websites for about a year
    and am anxious about switching to another platform.
    I have heard fantastic things about blogengine.net.
    Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress posts into it?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  66. Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to
    your blog? My website is in the very same niche as yours and my visitors would
    genuinely benefit from some of the information you provide here.

    Please let me know if this ok with you. Thanks a lot!

  67. Howdy! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a
    quick shout out and tell you I truly enjoy reading your posts.
    Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that go over the same topics?

    Appreciate it!

  68. Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer
    for your blog. You have some really good posts and I believe
    I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off,
    I’d really like to write some articles for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine.
    Please shoot me an email if interested. Kudos!

  69. Attractive component of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital
    to say that I get actually loved account your weblog
    posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing in your augment or even I achievement you get admission to persistently
    fast.

  70. Hey there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with
    hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing months of hard work due to no back up.
    Do you have any methods to protect against hackers?

  71. Hi there everyone, it’s my first pay a quick visit at this site, and
    piece of writing is truly fruitful in support of
    me, keep up posting these types of articles.

  72. I do not know if it’s just me or if perhaps everyone else encountering issues with your website.
    It seems like some of the written text in your content are running off the
    screen. Can someone else please comment and let me know
    if this is happening to them too? This may be a issue with my browser because I’ve had this happen before.

    Appreciate it

  73. Thanks , I’ve just been searching for info approximately this topic for a
    while and yours is the greatest I’ve found out
    so far. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure in regards to the source?

  74. Hello there, I found your website by means of Google while searching for a comparable matter,
    your web site came up, it looks great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google
    bookmarks.
    Hello there, just become alert to your weblog through Google, and located that it is really informative.
    I’m going to be careful for brussels. I will appreciate in case you continue this in future.

    Numerous folks can be benefited from your writing.
    Cheers!

  75. Simply wish to say your article is as astonishing.
    The clearness in your post is simply excellent and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject.
    Well with your permission let me to grab your feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post.
    Thanks a million and please keep up the gratifying work.

  76. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s
    time to be happy. I’ve read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or suggestions.

    Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article.
    I desire to read more things about it!

  77. Undeniably believe that which you stated.
    Your favorite reason seemed to be on the net the easiest thing to consider of.

    I say to you, I certainly get irked even as people consider worries that they plainly don’t realize about.
    You managed to hit the nail upon the highest and also defined out
    the whole thing without having side effect , people can take
    a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thank you

  78. It is the best time to make some plans for the future and
    it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could
    I wish to suggest you few interesting things or suggestions.
    Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article.
    I desire to read more things about it!

  79. I do not know if it’s just me or if everyone else experiencing issues with
    your blog. It appears as though some of the written text on your posts are running off the screen. Can somebody else please
    provide feedback and let me know if this is happening to them as well?

    This could be a issue with my web browser because I’ve had this happen before.
    Kudos

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *