A Bauchi State High Court has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for the murder of his friend, Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi, following a dispute over a phone charger.
Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambuwal, presiding over the case, found Abdullahi guilty of causing grievous and culpable homicide, in contravention of sections 239 and 221 of the Penal Code.
The prosecution, led by Barrister Abubakar Ahmed Kobi from the State Ministry of Justice, presented evidence that on 12th May 2021, Abdullahi had an argument with his son and Zaidu over a phone charger. During the altercation, Abdullahi stabbed Zaidu multiple times with a knife, inflicting severe injuries. Zaidu was subsequently rushed to the Specialist Hospital Bauchi, where he was pronounced dead.
The trial commenced on 30th December 2021, with the prosecution charging Abdullahi with causing grievous bodily harm and homicide.
The defence, represented by Barrister Naziru Umar, presented two witnesses and pleaded for leniency.
After reviewing the evidence and arguments presented by both sides, Justice Sambuwal delivered his verdict. He found Usman Abdullahi guilty of culpable homicide, sentencing him to death by hanging as per section 221 of the Penal Code. Additionally, he was sentenced to five years in a correctional facility for the charge of causing grievous bodily harm, as outlined in section 239 of the Penal Code.
