THE CASE OF MARYAM SANDA: A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE
In November 2017, Maryam Sanda was accused of killing her husband, Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, with a knife.
In November 2017, Maryam Sanda was accused of killing her husband, Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, with a knife.
While rubbishing the presidential pardon, Supreme Court reinstated original death sentence for Maryam Sanda
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Reacting to the latest development, Lawyer Tietie has said President Tinubu has no constitutional power to revoke a granted pardon.
President Tinubu slashes the presidential pardon list from 175 to 34 after public outrage over inclusion of convicts for serious crimes.
Following public outrage, President Tinubu has withdrawn Maryam Sanda’s name from the presidential pardon list.
After much pressure, Tinubu administration says recent pardon for inmate, including Maryam Sanda are under review.
The family of slain Bilyaminu Bello has condemned President Tinubu’s pardon for Maryam Sanda, calling it the worst injustice and a reopening of painful wounds.
President Tinubu pardons 175 convicts, including seven on death row, citing several reasons for clemency.
President Tinubu grants pardon to Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, after six years in Suleja Custodial Centre.