The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the murder of her husband, bringing the long-running case to a conclusion.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence passed on Maryam Sanda for the murder of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. The apex court dismissed Sanda's appeal, upholding the earlier decisions of the High Court and Court of Appeal. Sanda was convicted of stabbing her husband to death at their Abuja residence following a domestic dispute. The case, which has been in court for several years, attracted widespread public attention. The Supreme Court's decision brings finality to the legal proceedings, though Sanda's legal team may explore other options including seeking presidential clemency.