Kodjo Killers Sentenced

Two teenagers are convicted of the murder of 16 year old Kodjo Yenga

The killers of Kodjo Yenga- the teenager who spoke to MTV News about knife crime just months before his murder- have been sentenced today.

Two boys aged just 14 and 17 were handed life sentences- a minimum of 15 years- for viciously stabbing Kodjo in the heart in March 2007.

Yenga appeared in an MTV special about youth issues filmed in July 2006 and told us: Most young men and girls I know carry knives around for protection to threaten others.

Kodjo continued: I dont think its a good idea to carry knives around.. I wouldnt because Im not in that type of situation.

Three other teenagers were convicted of manslaughter and given 10 year prison sentences for the crime- which took place in Hammersmith, London.

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