Zamfara court sentences two men to death for murder

A Zamfara State High Court has sentenced 2 men, Abdulshakur Tukur and Abdullahi Buba, to decease by hanging aft uncovering them blameworthy of conspiracy and the execution of Ahmad Yakubu.

Chief Judge Justice Kulu Isa Aliyu said the judgement followed a cautious reappraisal of the grounds and testimonies presented by some the prosecution and the defence.

The tribunal recovered that the 2 men killed Yakubu successful the Barakallahu country of Gusau connected December 13, 2021.

In summation to the decease condemnation for culpable homicide nether Section 221 of the Penal Code, the tribunal besides sentenced some men to 7 years’ imprisonment for transgression conspiracy nether Section 97 of the Penal Code.

After the judgment, Zamfara State prosecuting counsel Kabiru Samaila said helium was satisfied with the verdict, noting that the prosecution presented capable grounds to unafraid the conviction.

The defence lawyer, Zakari Abubakar, said the proceedings was conducted peacefully but added that his squad would survey the judgement earlier deciding whether to appeal.

The tribunal besides ruled connected different suspects linked to the case. Aminu Baba, who was accused of buying parts removed from t...