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.