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The Digest:

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Hafsa Umar to 10 years in prison for the killing of her stepdaughter, following a violent altercation over a missing snack. Justice Aisha Mahmud ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, marking a grim conclusion to a tragic domestic case.

Key Points:
  • The incident stemmed from an accusation that the child took Umar’s kuli-kuli.
  • Prosecutors said Umar used excessive force during the assault.
  • The prosecution team included Barristers Hafsa Adam and Jamilu Abubakar.
  • The defense called two witnesses during the trial.
  • Justice Mahmud found Umar guilty under Section 226 of the Penal Code.
  • She was sentenced to a correctional facility for 10 years.
  • The judgment was delivered at the High Court in Kano Municipal.
The ruling closes a painful chapter, reflecting how everyday tensions can escalate into irreversible loss, a somber reminder of the fragile boundaries within a home.

Sources: Daily Trust, Daily Post