Five individuals involved in the Offa robbery incidents have been found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide.
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court stated that the offences are punishable by death.
The incident, which occurred at five banks in Offa Local Government Area in 2018, left no fewer than 32 people dead, including nine police officers, two of whom were women.
The convicted individuals include Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye, and Adeola Abraham.
The sixth suspect, Michael Adikwu, a retired police officer, died in custody before the trial commenced.
Presiding over the case, Justice Haleemah Salman handed down the death sentence to the five suspects after a six-year trial that drew widespread attention.
The convicts faced a five-count charge, including conspiracy, culpable homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and armed robbery.