Tinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020
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Summary: Maryam Sanda, now 37, "was sentenced to death in 2020 for culpable homicide."
President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute.
Mr Tinubu’s decision was announced on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Ms Sanda, now 37, had spent six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre before her relea
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