Court sentences man to death for killing friend in Kano

Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court has sentenced one Mansur Garba to death after convicting him of culpable homicide. The court found the convict responsible for the death of his friend, Tasiu Haruna, whom he killed intentionally following a disagreement at a guinea corn farm in the Rogo Local Government Area. […]

Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court has sentenced one Mansur Garba to death after convicting him of culpable homicide.

The court found the convict responsible for the death of his friend, Tasiu Haruna, whom he killed intentionally following a disagreement at a guinea corn farm in the Rogo Local Government Area.

To prove the case against the convict beyond a reasonable doubt, the prosecution presented seven witnesses and tendered several exhibits as evidence.

Commenting on the death sentence, the State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), said the judgment is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Kano State Ministry of Justice to the diligent prosecution of violent crimes.

He commended Barrister Safiya Yalwati Yahaya, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, who led the prosecution team, for her professionalism and dedication.

Maude noted that this conviction marks her second successful prosecution of a high-profile criminal case within a short period.

The Attorney General reassured residents that the Ministry of Justice will continue to pursue justice with firmness, fairness, and strict adherence to the rule of law.

“Perpetrators of violent crimes will be held accountable, and the sanctity of human life will always be defended,” Maude stated.