Man To Die For Killing Step Child

A Talata Mafara High Court in Zamfara State on Monday sentenced one Abdullahi Abubakar,37, to death by hanging for the murder of his step-daughter.

The convict, of Tungar-miya village in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area was arraigned in August 2008 for putting a poisonous substance, suspected to be Germaline, in his step-daughter’s food, which led to her death.

Justice Bello Gummi, while delivering judgment, said the court was convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offence as confessed by him in a statement.

Gummi said the convict intentionally and with the knowledge that death or grievous bodily injury would be the probable consequence of his action, poisoned his step-daughter, whose name was given as Suwaiba.

“The court, therefore, finds and holds that the prosecution has established the guilt of the accused person as charged. I accordingly sentence you to death and you will be hung by the neck until you die. This judgment is subject to confirmation by the state governor,” he said.