Nigeria: Late Bilyaminu’s family rejects Tinubu’s clemency for Maryam Sanda — Africa Links 24

The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has rejected the presidential clemency granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of her husband.

DAILY NIGERIAN reports that Ms Sanda was among 175 inmates granted pardon by President Bola Tinubu under the Prerogative of Mercy initiative.

The presidential decision has provoked widespread outrage, particularly because of the high-profile nature of the case, which had symbolised justice for victims of…