President Bola Tinubu has commuted the death sentence handed Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, to 12 years.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who announced this in a statement on Wednesday, said Sanda will “serve 12 years based on compassionate grounds, in the best interest of the Children and good conduct, embraced new lifestyle model prisoner and remorsefulness.”
The President’s decision, which followed public outcry over the clemency and pardon earlier granted to her, and others convicted of serious crimes, could result in Sanda’s release from jail in less than three years.