A Nigerian man, Lekan Akinsoji, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in the United Kingdom.

[Augusta]

A Nigerian man, Lekan Akinsoji, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in the United Kingdom.

Akinsoji, 27, a drill rapper and accomplice, Sundjata Keita, 27, of Cruikshank Road E15, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, 24 October, 2025.


They both received life sentences after the Metropolitan Police linked them to the 2017 m8rder through DNA evidence.

Akinsoji was jailed for a minimum term of 28 years, while Keita received a minimum term of 22 years.

 

[gwolf666]

This case shows how justice can take time but still be effective when supported by strong evidence. The sentencing of Lekan Akinsoji and Sundjata Keita to life imprisonment for a murder committed in 2017 demonstrates that advances in forensic science, especially DNA analysis, continue to play a crucial role in solving old crimes. What’s particularly notable here is how technology bridges the gap between past and present, ensuring accountability even years later. However, it also highlights the troubling connection between violent street culture and young artists in the UK drill scene. While drill music is often used as an outlet for expression, it has too frequently been associated with real-life violence. The sentence sends a strong message about personal responsibility—talent and creativity cannot excuse criminal acts. Justice, though delayed, must always come through to preserve the rule of law and discourage further violence in communities.

 

[eLdavis]

It is well, it's painful when i see people get arrested for crimes in another country, cause i see it that they are simply disgracing the country which they come from.

 

[Starmix]

They will get out of prison at age 50 plus, and if they are still alive at that time. They wasted their young ages killing someone they do not deserve to kill.

 

[Augusta]

People are no longer scared to commit crime and it is worrisome. Let him.do his time as he did the crime

 

[magnus2022]

Perhaps he thinks that United kingdom is like Nigeria where you can bribe your way out. Let him face his punishment! At least it will act as deterrent to others !