A Lagos High Court has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver with the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to death by hanging.
He was found guilty of the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola.
The verdict was delivered on Friday, May 2, 2025, by Justice Sherifat Sonaike at the court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square.
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Bamise had gone missing in February 2022 after boarding a BRT bus driven by Ominikoron.
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Her body was later found, sparking widespread outrage and protests across the country.
The case attracted national attention, raising concerns about passenger safety on public transport.
Further details about the sentencing are expected to follow.
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