A Kano High Court has sentenced 19-year-old Saudat Jibrin to death by hanging for the murder of her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding.
Jibrin, a resident of Kumbosto Local Government Area, was charged with culpable homicide.
Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Maryam Sabo ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
"I hereby sentence Saudat Jibrin to death by hanging for culpable homicide. You have 90 days to appeal," the judge said.
Prosecution counsel Lamido Abba-Sorondinki told the court that the offence occurred on May 5, 2025, at Farawa Quarters in Kano.
He said Jibrin laced her husband's drink with a substance and slit his throat with a knife nine days after their wedding.
Two witnesses were called to testify against the defendant, who denied the charge.
The prosecutor said the offence contravenes Section 221(a) of the Penal Code.
Defence counsel Abdulfatah Muhammad urged the court to show leniency, stating that Jibrin had changed while in custody and had memorised the Qur'an. He also noted that she is the eldest child and her siblings depend on her.
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