Four men sentenced for armed robbery in Kano
Four men have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for armed robbery in Kano State. Justice Adam Abdullahi presided over the case, which involved attacks on residents in Ungoggo Local Government Area. The convicts—Shafi’u Abubakar, Usman Suleiman, Usman Sa’idu, and Ali Isah—pleaded guilty to the charges. The court also imposed a fine of N10,000 on each convict.
What we know
- The four convicts are all residents of Rijiyar Lemo, Kano.
- They conspired and committed armed robbery in Sabon Garin Doka and Bankaura communities in Ungoggo LGA.
- On 22nd July 2024, between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., they attacked Abdullahi Musa and Mansur Muazu at their residences.
- Stolen items included phones, a motorcycle, and cash in both naira and CFA.
- The court ordered that the 10-year sentences run concurrently, starting from 22nd July 2024.
