A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old woman, Saudat Jibrin, to de.ath by hanging for the murd3r of her husband, Salisu Idris, barely nine days after their wedding
Delivering judgment yesterday, Justice Maryam Sabo held that the prosecution established the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt.
The judge sentenced Jibrin to de.ath by hanging and informed her that she has 90 days to appeal the judgment.
The prosecution, led by Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that the incident occurred on May 5, last year, at Farawa Quarters in Kano.
According to the prosecution, Jibrin served her 30-year-old husband a bottle of “Zobo” drink allegedly laced with a harmful substance before attacking him with a knife and cutting his throat. Idris d!ed from the injuries.
Two prosecution witnesses testified during the trial to support the case against the defendant.
Jibrin denied the allegation and testified in her defence.
Her counsel, Abdulfatah Muhammad, urged the court to show mercy, arguing that she had undergone reform while in custody, including memorising the Holy Qur’an. He appealed to the court to consider that she was the eldest child of her family and that her younger siblings depended on her.
However, the court found her guilty under Section 221(a) of the Penal Code and sentenced her to de.ath by hanging.
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