By Njoku Chijioke
A Nigerian Air Force General Court Martial has sentenced Aircraftman Benard Kalu to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Oladipupo S. Kalu.
The court found Kalu guilty of fatally shooting Oladipupo over suspicions of infidelity.
He was convicted on six out of eight charges brought against him.
The judgment, delivered after a detailed trial, awaits final confirmation by the conveying authority before execution.
The tragic case has stirred public outrage and renewed concerns over emotional instability and discipline among military personnel.
