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.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Leadership Newspaper. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Leadership Newspaper
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Presidency Grants Pardon to Woman Convicted of Killing Husband
President Tinubu Grants Clemency to Maryam Sanda Convicted of Killing Husband
Father-in-Law Appeals for Pardon of Maryam Sanda Convicted of Husband's Murder
President Tinubu Excludes Maryam Sanda from Presidential Pardon List in Nigeria
Family of Murder Victim Opposes Pardon for Convicted Wife
Tinubu Removes Names from Pardon List Amid Public Outcry
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
