David Olugboyega owned up to the crime to police before a court appearance on Thursday.
Judge John Adeyeye told him: "The accused is hereby sentenced to death by hanging. This will serve as a deterrent to others in the society.
"May God have mercy on your soul."
Armed with guns and swords, he had robbed £26 from Kola Owolabi, £16.50 from Beatrice Olawunmi and £5 from Idowu Abiodun. Express.
This world gets more insane as every year passes!