Friday, February 28, 2025 - A Jigawa State High Court, presided over by Justice Ahmed Abubakar, has sentenced two men, Hamimu Auwalu and Ashiru Salisu, to death by hanging for culpable homicide.
The convicts, both residents of Sabalari Village in Dutse LGA, were
found guilty of conspiracy, deceitful abduction for ransom, and culpable
homicide.
The verdict was delivered on Friday after a thorough examination of the
evidence presented by the prosecution, which included testimony from four
witnesses. The defense presented two witnesses.
Justice Abubakar, while delivering the judgment, stated that the
convicts were responsible for the death of Tahir Adamu Hassan on April 4, 2024,
in Sabalari village.
“The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing
that the convicts had intentionally caused the death of the victim,” the judge
ruled.
The court sentenced the convicts to one year in prison each for
conspiracy.
However, for the abduction and homicide charges, they were sentenced to
death by hanging.
While acknowledging that the convicts had expressed remorse, the court
emphasized that the law must take its course.
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