Man, 37, sentenced to death by hanging for killing step-daughter with Germaline

by Adeola Balogun

A 37 year old man has been sentenced to death by a Zamfara State High court after being convicted of the murder of his step-daughter.

Abdullahi Abubakar, was sentenced to death by hanging by the court sitting in the Talata Mafara area of the state after he was found guilty of killing the girl.

Abubakar reportedly poisoned the young girl’s food leading to her death in 2008 after which he was charged to court for the crime.

Vanguard reports:

Abdullahi Abubakar, 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 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, Suwaiba.

Justice Bello held: “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.”

Counsel to the convict, Mr. Benn Ezza, said the judgment came to them as a surprise.

He said: “We will study the judgment and establish the next line of action.” 

 

 

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