Outrage as Maryam Sanda, Husband Killer, Granted Presidential Pardon

Maryam Sanda, convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband Bilyaminu Bello, was among 175 inmates whose sentences were commuted or pardoned by President Bola Tinubu. The decision cited Sanda's good conduct and remorse as factors.

The case, involving the son of a former PDP chairman, drew widespread attention for domestic violence. The pardon has triggered strong backlash on social media, with many criticizing the perceived injustice of pardoning a premeditated murderer.