4 sentenced to death for killing Kano mechanic

A Kano State High Court has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for the murder of one Rilwanu Ilyasu, known as Nanu, an auto mechanic who owned a garage at Farawa Layout within Kano Metropolis. The convicts were charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, contrary to Sections 97 and 221(b) of the Penal […]

A Kano State High Court has sentenced four persons to death by hanging for the murder of one Rilwanu Ilyasu, known as Nanu, an auto mechanic who owned a garage at Farawa Layout within Kano Metropolis.

The convicts were charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, contrary to Sections 97 and 221(b) of the Penal Code.

The convicts, Abubakar Sadiq (alias Alhaji Sallari), Abdulmajid Jibrin, Nasiru Sani, and Yusuf Sani, were found guilty of the brutal murder of the mechanic.

Two other suspects, identified as Nura Farin Boss and Dan Bayo, however, remain at large.

According to the prosecution team led by Barrister Safiya Yalwati, on the night of April 13, 2016, the defendants stormed the residence of the deceased, armed with an axe and other lethal weapons.

The attack was reportedly motivated by suspicions that Ilyasu had tipped off NDLEA operatives, leading to the arrest of the first defendant and the seizure of illicit drugs and N27,000.

The assault left Ilyasu with fatal injuries, marking a tragic end to a dispute rooted in alleged betrayal and criminal dealings.

The prosecution presented eight witnesses and tendered critical exhibits, including the weapon used for the attack.

After a thorough review of the evidence, the presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, found the four defendants guilty and convicted them as charged, sentencing them to death by hanging.

Reacting, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Maude Kabir, who spoke through his Special Assistant (Media), Abubakar Tijjani Ibrahim, said the judgment reflects the unwavering commitment of the State Ministry of Justice in ensuring that justice is served in accordance with the law.