A Kano High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Musa to death by hanging for the brutal murder of a couple and their 2-year-old daughter in a shocking 2023 robbery attack. The verdict, delivered on Monday, has brought partial closure to a case that horrified Nigeria.
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According to prosecution evidence, Musa and his gang invaded the family’s home in Kano’s Fagge LGA, demanding money. When the couple resisted, they were stabbed to death. Tragically, their toddler was also killed in the attack. Police tracked Musa through phone records and an accomplice’s confession.
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Judge Justice Usman Na’abba described the crime as "heinous and barbaric," stating that capital punishment was justified. "The killing of an innocent child shows a heart devoid of humanity," he declared. The defendant showed no remorse during the trial.
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Human rights groups have condemned the death penalty, but many Nigerians support the ruling, citing rising violent crimes. The victims’ relatives expressed relief, though they admitted it wouldn’t bring back their loved ones.
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This case highlights Nigeria’s struggle with armed robberies and judicial responses. Will executions deter such crimes? Experts remain divided.
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