Supreme Court Affirms Maryam Sanda's Death Sentence, Overrides Presidential Pardon
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Maryam Sanda's death sentence for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017. This landmark judgment overrides a pardon previously granted by President Tinubu, reducing Sanda's sentence to 12 years.
The court dismissed Sanda's appeal, ruling that the prosecution had proven her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Adumein delivered the lead judgment in Abuja, addressing the legal complexities surrounding presidential pardons.
The decision reinstates the original conviction and awaits execution.
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