NG-DR-0115 — case file

NG-DR-0115

Sokoto · anonymised case file

Culpable homicide Clemency petition

Days on death row

4,838

≈ 13.3 years

Representation

No representation

Sentencing courtSokoto State High Court

Presiding judgeHon. Justice B. Tambuwal

Sentenced19 Mar 2013

DemographicsMale, age 40–49

Clemency authorityGovernor of Sokoto State

Next legal stepAwaiting Governor's decision on clemency

Case timeline

Sentenced to death

19 Mar 2013 · Sokoto State High Court

Appeal lodged at Court of Appeal

15 Oct 2013 · Court of Appeal

Escalated to the Supreme Court

19 Dec 2014 · Supreme Court of Nigeria

Clemency petition filed

12 Apr 2016 · Governor of Sokoto State

Current status — Clemency petition

Ongoing · Awaiting Governor's decision on clemency