The Jigawa State High Court of Justice condemned four men to death by hanging and one to life in prison for committing henious crimes.
Salahu Yau, Aminu Salmanu, Salmanu Shafi’u, and Yusuf Sale were found guilty of culpable homicide and condemned to death by hanging by a court presided over by Justice Ahmad Muhammad Abubakar.
The males were also found guilty of other offences, including criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass, and unlawful assembly, and received prison sentences ranging from two years to three months, as well as penalties.
According to the prosecution, the defendants from Kalawa Village in Jigawa State’s Ringim Local Government Area (LGA) were responsible for the death of an individual.
The prosecution presented four witnesses and evidence to support their case, while the defendants testified in their defence and called two other witnesses.
Delivering the sentence, the judge stated that the prosecution had successfully proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Meanwhile, a school teacher from Ringim LGA, Ibrahim Isah, was found guilty of raping a five-year-old pupil and sentenced to life imprisonment for his crime.
The prosecution presented four witnesses and evidence to support their case, while the defendant testified in his own defence and called three other witnesses.
Delivering the sentence, Justice Abubakar stating that the prosecution had successfully proven the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Reacting to the judgement, the Public Relations Officer of Jigawa State Ministry of Justice, Zainab Baba Santali, said, “The court has delivered justice to the victims and their families. We hope that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who may be planning to commit such heinous crimes.”
In a related development, the Jigawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens, urging members of the public to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
The government also urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and protect their children from harm.