Traditional ruler’s wife to hang for killing husband

A Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced the wife of late Alhaji Adamu Zubairu to death by hanging for killing her husband. Alhaji Zubairu, until his death in February 2014 was the ‘Gom Mama’ traditional ruler of Kwarra chiefdom in Wamba Local Government Area of the state. Delivering judgment, Justice Aisha Bashir held […]

A Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced the wife of late Alhaji Adamu Zubairu to death by hanging for killing her husband.

Alhaji Zubairu, until his death in February 2014 was the ‘Gom Mama’ traditional ruler of Kwarra chiefdom in Wamba Local Government Area of the state.

Delivering judgment, Justice Aisha Bashir held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police arrested the wife of the traditional ruler in connection with his death on the eve of his marriage to another woman on Feb, 15, 2014.

Amina, one of the wives being the prime suspect was arrested and charged to court for culpable homicide.

Meanwhile, Shekama Sheltu, counsel to the accused said his client would appeal against the judgement.