A Kano State High Court has sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering a 22 year old pregnant woman, Rumaisa Shuaibu.
The judgment was delivered on Friday by Justice Farida Dan Baffa, who held that the prosecution had established the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt.
Abdulkadir, a resident of Farawa in Kumbotso Local Government Area, was arraigned on August 23, 2025, on a one count charge of culpable homicide punishable by death under Section 221 of the Kano State Penal Code.
During the trial, the prosecution, led by Barrister Basiru Kabiru Aliyu, called three witnesses, including the victim’s husband, Ibrahim Muhammad, the defendant’s fiancée, Asiya Abdulmalik, and the investigating police officer, ASP Chindo Chiwa.
The prosecution also tendered several exhibits before the court, including a video recording of the incident, a flash drive containing electronic evidence, the defendant’s written confessional statement, English and Hausa transcripts of the confession, photographs of the deceased, the knife allegedly used in the killing and the defendant’s mobile phone.
After reviewing the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defence, the court found Abdulkadir guilty of killing Rumaisa after she became pregnant for him and sentenced him to death by hanging.
Reacting to the judgment, the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, described the conviction as a significant achievement in the state’s efforts to ensure diligent and professional prosecution of criminal cases.
He said the verdict underscored the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to protecting the rights of victims, upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
Maude also commended the lead prosecutor, Barrister Basiru Kabiru Aliyu, for his professionalism throughout the trial, urging state counsel to continue handling criminal matters with integrity, competence and fairness.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s resolve to strengthen the prosecution of serious offences and sustain justice as a foundation for peace and security across Kano State.