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Kano man to die by hanging for killing friend

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Hangman's noose
Hangman’s noose

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Justice Muhammad Musa Karaye of a Kano High Court, has sentenced Adamu Isma’ila Arzai to death by hanging for killing his friend.

Adamu had killed his friend, Auwai Shehu Kanata, sometime in 2016, while on their way for a business trip to Bauchi state.

The ugly incident occurred during a fight over a cap.

During the scuffle, Adamu had stabbed Shehu severally, leading to his death.

During the trial at the Court, the prosecutor,  Wahida Isma’il, called five witnesses to support the case.

Delivering judgment, Justice Karaye ruled that the prosecutor proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt and sentenced Adamu to death by hanging.

 

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