JUSTICE SERVICED! Nigeria Court Sentence 4 Men To Death By Hanging; See Their Unforgivable Offence
A High Court in Jigawa State has imposed the death penalty by hanging on four individuals convicted of murder and conspiracy related to the death of a woman accused of witchcraft. This landmark ruling follows a detailed legal process that began with their arrest in 2019.
The Convicts
The convicted individuals are Hassan Isah, aged 55, his wife Adama Yahaya, 42, her brother Abdullahi Yahaya, 35, and sister Maryam Daso Yahaya, 28. All four reside in Kwan- Dole Village within the Mallam- Madori Local Government Area. The court found them guilty of the murder of Salamatu Musa, a 30- year- old woman whom they believed was responsible for their son’ s death due to alleged witchcraft.
Details Of The Case
Evidence presented in court indicated that the accused had conspired to assault Salamatu Musa with a wooden stick, leading to her fatal injuries. The prosecution argued that the convicts acted out of a misguided belief that the victim’ s purported malevolent actions had directly affected their family.
Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin- Kudu, who presided over the case, declared that the evidence presented was compelling enough to determine that the convicts acted with awareness of the lethal outcome of their actions. He subsequently sentenced them to six years in prison for criminal conspiracy and death by hanging for the charge of culpable homicide.
Trial And Evidence
During the proceedings, the prosecution brought forward five witnesses alongside a medical report and the confessional statements of the accused. This body of evidence sufficiently demonstrated their culpability under the relevant sections of the Penal Code.
Public And Judicial Reaction
Following the verdict, Abbas Rufa’ i Wangara, the Director of Protocol and Publicity for the Jigawa State Judiciary, emphasized that the ruling highlights the commitment of the judiciary to uphold the law and deliver justice impartially, regardless of cultural or social influences.
The judgment has sparked a diverse range of reactions from the public, reflecting varying opinions on its cultural ramifications and legal precedents. The convicts have been granted a 90- day window to file an appeal against the ruling, indicating that the legal battle may continue.
This case underscores the serious consequences of mob justice and the cultural beliefs surrounding witchcraft in certain regions. It raises important questions about the intersection of tradition and law in modern Nigerian society. As the convicts prepare their appeal, community discourse will likely focus on the implications of this high- profile case for both legal standards and cultural practices in the region.
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