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Traditional ruler’s wife to die by hanging for killing husband
 
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Tue, 11 Dec 2018   ||   Nigeria,
 

Justice Aisha Bashir of the Nasarawa state High Court II, sitting in Lafia, on Tuesday sentenced Amina, wife of late Alhaji Adamu Zubairu to death by hanging for killing her husband.

Until his death in February 2014, Alhaji Zubairu was the ‘Gom Mama’ traditional ruler of Kwarra chiefdom in Wamba local government area of the state.

Delivering judgment, Justice Bashir, held that the prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubts.

CEOAfrica learnt that the police arrested the wife of the traditional ruler in connection with his death on the eve of her marriage to another man on Feb,15, 2014.

Amina, one of the wives being the prime suspect was arrested and charged to court for culpable homicide.

Reacting to the judgment, Jibrin Aboki prosecution counsel, hailed the decision of the court, saying it would serve as a deterrent.

Abdullahi Zubairu, first son of the deceased traditional ruler also expressed satisfaction with the judgment.

Meanwhile, Mr Shekama Sheltu, counsel to the accused said his client would appeal against the judgement.

 

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