Kano court sentences two men to death for killing employer

On November 2, 2026, a Kano State High Court in Kano, Nigeria, sentenced two men, Adamu Aliyu, 22, and Mubarak Abdulsalam, 20, to death by hanging for the murder of their employer, Dahiru Musa. The court also sentenced a third defendant, Sadik Sanusi, to seven years in prison for his involvement in the case, which included charges of criminal conspiracy and concealing a crime.

The court's decision was delivered by Justice Fatima Adamu, who presided over the case. The Kano State Government had brought the charges against the three men, highlighting the severity of the crime. The current situation following the sentencing remains tense as the defendants have the option to appeal the ruling. The case has drawn attention to issues of crime and justice in the region.

Reported by Daily Post, Daily Trust.