Kano High Court sentences man to death by hanging

Dailypost | 05-05-2026 11:09pm |

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Abdulaziz Umar to death by hanging for the murder of Mubarak Salisu during a robbery incident. The court, presided over by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, delivered the judgment on Monday, stating that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court found that Umar was involved in the robbery, which included the theft of a Samsung phone, leading to the fatal confrontation. The ruling underscores the court's commitment to addressing violent crimes in the region.

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