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NG-DR-0077

Katsina · anonymised case file

Culpable homicide Clemency petition
Days on death row
4,942
≈ 13.5 years
Representation
No representation
Sentencing courtKatsina State High Court
Presiding judgeHon. Justice U. Dikko
Sentenced5 Dec 2012
DemographicsFemale, age 30–39
Clemency authorityGovernor of Katsina State
Next legal stepAwaiting Governor's decision on clemency
Case timeline
Sentenced to death
5 Dec 2012 · Katsina State High Court
Appeal lodged at Court of Appeal
3 Jul 2013 · Court of Appeal
Escalated to the Supreme Court
6 Sep 2014 · Supreme Court of Nigeria
Clemency petition filed
30 Dec 2015 · Governor of Katsina State
Current status — Clemency petition
Ongoing · Awaiting Governor's decision on clemency
In their words · shared with consent

On death row 13 years. A retrial was ordered in 2021 but has not been listed.