Man Sentenced to Death for Friend's Murder in Kogi

On October 15, 2026, Justice A.S. Hussein delivered a judgment sentencing Abdulmutalib to death by hanging for the murder of his friend, Momohjimoh Abduljafar.

The conviction was based on culpable homicide punishable by death under Section 221 of the Kogi State Penal Code, 2019 (as amended). The presiding judge stated that the evidence provided by the prosecution was overwhelming and proved beyond reasonable doubt that Abdulmutalib intentionally stabbed Abduljafar with a sharp lethal object on June 6, 2025, at GKAS Hotel in Okene, leading to his death.

The prosecution counsel, Esther J. John, Esq., expressed satisfaction with the ruling, commending the judge for the landmark decision. In contrast, the defense counsel, Baba Shehu Ahmad, indicated plans to file an appeal after reviewing the certified true copy of the judgment.

The family of the deceased also expressed satisfaction with the court's decision.