The Digest:
A Kwara State High Court has sentenced Islamic cleric Abdulrahman Mohad to death for the ritual murder of Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, a final-year student. The verdict, delivered by Justice Hannah Ajayi, came after police investigations linked him to the crime.
Key Points:
- Abdulrahman Mohad was sentenced to death for killing Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde for ritual purposes.
- Hafsoh, a student at Kwara State College of Education, went missing after receiving a phone call on February 10, 2025.
- Her disappearance led to a police investigation, tracing the last known call to Mohad.
- Investigators revealed that Mohad and the other suspects were members of the same occult group.
- Four co-defendants, including an Islamic scholar, a business operator, a phone repairer, and a farmer, were acquitted.
- The court concluded that the crime was committed for ritual purposes.
The conviction of Abdulrahman Mohad for the ritual murder of Hafsoh Yetunde underscores the growing concern over ritual killings in Nigeria. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by occult practices and the need for continued vigilance.
Sources: Daily Post
