US Congressman Urges Nigerian Government to Pardon Farmer Facing Death Sentence
US Congressman Riley Moore has called on the Nigerian government to pardon Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for killing an alleged attacker in self-defense. Jackson's case highlights concerns about justice and human rights in Nigeria, particularly regarding the activities of armed groups like the Fulani Militia in the Middle Belt region.
Despite claiming self-defense and public sympathy, Jackson was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by a Nigerian court. The case has sparked intense debate and legal proceedings, with the Supreme Court upholding the death sentence in 2025.
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