SOKOTO – The Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has upheld the death sentence imposed on Farida Abubakar for the murder of her ex-husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim.
In a ruling delivered by a three-judge panel led by Hon. Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, the court dismissed Abubakar’s appeal, affirming the June 3, 2024, judgment of the Kebbi State High Court.
“The appeal lacks merit. The court affirms the conviction and sentence of the appellant as delivered by the High Court of Kebbi State,” the court stated.
The prosecution had presented evidence from 12 witnesses, including Abubakar’s blood-stained hijab and extra-judicial statements, proving she stabbed the victim in the abdomen, neck, and left arm.
The appellate court found the evidence “cogent and uncontroverted,” establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Abubakar’s death sentence by hanging under Section 191(b) of the Kebbi State Penal Code, along with a seven-year imprisonment for grievous hurt under Section 224(1), was upheld.
It was reported that the appellant has proceeded to the Supreme Court to challenge the appellate court’s decision.
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