**Ekiti Lecturer Sentenced to Death for Armed Robbery** A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in the Ondo State capital, Akure, as the Court of Appeal handed down a death sentence to Shittu Isiaka, a lecturer at the College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The verdict was delivered by Justice Omolara Adejumo after finding Isiaka guilty of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery itself. According to reports, Isiaka, a respected academic in the state, was involved in a shocking crime that has left many in the academic community stunned. The court heard that Isiaka conspired with others to commit armed robbery, an act that is punishable by death in Nigeria. The case dates back to a time when security was a major concern in the country, particularly in the South-West region. The incident is believed to have occurred during a period when armed robberies were on the rise in the region. The court, after listening to the evidence presented, found Isiaka guilty of the crime. The presiding justice, Omolara Adejumo, while delivering the judgment, stated that the prosecution had provided sufficient evidence to prove Isiaka's guilt. She also noted that the evidence presented showed that Isiaka was involved in the planning and execution of the armed robbery. Isiaka's colleague, John Joshua, had been accused alongside him, but the court acquitted him of the charges. The sentence has sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some calling for Isiaka to face the full weight of the law, while others are expressing shock and disappointment at the lecturer's transformation from a respected academic to a convicted felon. The sentencing of Shittu Isiaka serves as a reminder that no one is above the law in Nigeria. It also highlights the serious consequences of engaging in armed robbery, a crime that can have far-reaching consequences for the victims and their families. As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of security and crime, incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served. The case of Shittu Isiaka will undoubtedly be followed closely by the public, and it remains to be seen how the academic community will react to this unexpected turn of events.