Four men sentenced for armed robbery in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced four men to 10 years in prison for armed robbery. The convicts, Shafi’u Abubakar, Usman Suleiman, Usman Sa’idu, and Ali Isah, were found guilty of attacking residents and stealing valuables. The crimes took place in Ungogo Local Government Area, with the court presided over by Justice Adam Abdullahi. The sentences will run concurrently, starting from July 22, 2024.
What happened
- The four convicts were found guilty of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, punishable under Sections 97 and 298(c) of the Penal Code.
- On July 22, 2024, between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m., they attacked the homes of Abdullahi Musa and Mansur Muazu, stealing valuables including phones, a motorcycle, and cash.
- The prosecution, led by Barrister Ibrahim Garba Arif, called two witnesses to prove the case.
- The defendants, represented by Barrister Basira Yunus, changed their plea to guilty during the trial.
- The court sentenced them to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of N10,000 for each count, with sentences to run concurrently from July 22, 2024.
