In Kano State, a High Court has sentenced two men, Yusuf Ahmad and Auwal Abdulhamid, to death by hanging for the killing of their friend during a football-related dispute, according to P.M. News. The court heard that the incident occurred on June 7, 2025, at Bachirawa Quarters, where a misunderstanding over football escalated into violence. The victim, Ibrahim Umar-Mahmud, was stabbed in the chest and later confirmed dead at hospital.
Justice Musa Dahuru-Muhammad ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, relying on witness testimony and exhibits. Despite denying the charge, the convicts were found guilty of culpable homicide under the Penal Code Law. The judgment has sparked renewed concern over rising youth violence and fatal peer disputes in communities.
NEWS NOW:
