Jigawa court sentences two to de@th by hanging for murder

 Jigawa State High Court has sentenced two convicts, Hamimu Awwalu and Ashiru Salisu, to de@th by hanging for culpable homicide. The court presided over by Honourable Justice Ahmed Mohammed Abubakar, found the duo guilty of conspiracy, deceitful abduction for ransom, and culpable homicide. The convicts were accused of causing the death of Tahir Adamu Hassan on April 4, 2024, at Sabalari Village in Dutse Local Government Area.  The courts decision came on Friday after a thorough examination of the evidence presented by the prosecution, which included testimony from four witnesses. The defense, on the other hand, presented two witnesses. Justice Abubakar said while delivering the judgement that the convicts were accused of causing the de@th of Tahir Adamu Hassan on April 4, 2024, at Sabalari Village. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing that the convicts had intentionally caused the death of the victim, they added. Justice Abubakar therefore stated that the convicts would serve one year each in imprisonment for the offense of conspiracy.  The court also acknowledged that the convicts had shown remorse for their actions, but emphasized that the law must take its course. While shedding more light on the judgment, the Director of Publicity and Protocol, Jigawa State Judiciary, Mr. Abbas Wangara, said that the trial judge found the convicts guilty of conspiracy and abduction punishable under Sections 96 and 97 of the Penal Code Law Cap. P3 Laws of Jigawa State, 2012.  According to Mr. Wangara, the courts decision is a testament to the commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for victims and their families. This judgment serves as a reminder that the justice system will not tolerate violent crimes and will hold perpetrators accountable for their actions, Wangara said.The post Jigawa court sentences two to de@th by hanging for murder appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.