Justice Musa Ubale of the Jigawa State High Court, Birnin Kudu, has pronounced life sentences for two individuals convicted of heinous crimes.
Habibu Haruna, a 25-year-old resident of Basirka town, Gwaram Local Government Area, has been found guilty of rape.
The court heard how he lured a 14-year-old girl into his wife’s room, forcibly silencing her, and engaging in unlawful acts.
The prosecution presented a robust case with five witnesses and three exhibits, leaving no room for doubt.
Relying on the provisions of Section 3 Sub-Sections 2 and 4 of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law, No 2 Laws of Jigawa State, 2021, the court handed down a life sentence to Haruna.
Simultaneously, the court sentenced Muhammad Musa Danzuga, 61, of Auyakawa village, Gwaram LGA, to life imprisonment for sodomizing a 13-year-old boy from the same locality.
The prosecution, supported by five witnesses and three exhibits, effectively proved the defendant’s guilt, leading to the severe sentence.
Justice Musa Ubale, presiding over both cases, emphasized the court’s conviction in finding the defendants guilty of their respective offenses.
These sentences underscore the commitment to justice and the protection of vulnerable individuals in Jigawa State, sending a stern message against such reprehensible acts
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