A Kano High Court has sentenced 19-year-old Saudat Jibrin to death by hanging for the murder of her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding. She has 90 days to appeal.
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The Kano High Court ruled that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Saudat Jibrin was guilty of culpable homicide
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Defence counsel pleaded for leniency, telling the court that Saudat Jibrin had memorised the Holy Qur’an while in custody, but the court upheld the death sentence.