**Naija News: Security Man to Die by Hanging for Murder** In a shocking verdict, a High Court sitting in Ogbaru, Anambra State, has sentenced a vigilance group operative, Onyeka Eze, to death by hanging for killing a phone repairer, Anayo Ugbo, at Okpoko Market. The incident occurred on May 5, 2022, and has sent shockwaves across the state. Eze, a Delta State native, was convicted of murder by the Administrative Judge of Ogbaru Judicial Division, Justice Charles Okaa. Ugbo, the deceased, was from Ebonyi State and was repairing a phone at the market when the incident occurred. According to the prosecution led by Mrs Chinyere Aganama-Onyeze, the defendant had summoned Ugbo to meet their boss, allegedly claiming that the deceased was involved in a previous fight at the market. However, when Ugbo declined to pay money for a dispute he claimed not to be involved in, the defendant allegedly assaulted him and pushed him from the third floor of their office building. Tragically, Ugbo suffered severe head injuries and died two days later at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi. Four witnesses, including an eyewitness and a doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination, testified against the defendant during the trial. This verdict serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and ensuring that those who commit heinous crimes are brought to justice. It also highlights the need for vigilance groups to operate within the bounds of the law and respect the rights of citizens. In Nigeria, vigilance groups are often seen as a necessary evil in maintaining law and order in communities. However, incidents like this one raise questions about their accountability and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such abuses of power. The sentence of death by hanging is a severe one, and it remains to be seen whether it will serve as a deterrent to others who may engage in similar crimes. One thing is certain, however - justice has been served in this case, and the family of Anayo Ugbo can finally find some closure.