The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the death sentence handed to Ramon Adedoyin, the owner of Hilton Hotels in Ile-Ife, Osun State, for the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
The judgment reaffirms the ruling of the Osun State High Court, which found Adedoyin guilty of Adegoke’s murder. The appeal court, which had reserved judgment since October 29, 2024, delivered its verdict on Thursday, dismissing Adedoyin’s appeal and confirming the original conviction and sentence.
The tragic case began in November 2021 when Adegoke’s lifeless body was discovered at the Hilton Honours Hotel in Ile-Ife, owned by Adedoyin. Following extensive investigations, Adedoyin was arrested, and subsequent trials led to his sentencing to death.
Ramon Adedoyin, challenges the death sentence imposed on him
The appeal court’s decision emphasized that the hotel owner was “properly convicted and sentenced,” leaving no room for further doubts about his guilt.
Background:
The story first gained public attention in November 2021, when reports surfaced about the mysterious death of Timothy Adegoke, an MBA student at OAU. Investigations revealed that Adegoke was last seen alive at Hilton Honours Hotel.
Ramon Adedoyin’s arrest soon followed, leading to his prosecution and eventual conviction by the Osun State High Court.
This case has drawn widespread attention across Nigeria, raising concerns about public safety and justice for victims of violent crimes.
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