Alleged husband killer maryam sanda appeals her death sentence

Maryam Sanda, a Nigerian woman who was convicted of murdering her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017, has appealed her death sentence.

Sanda was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband, who was found dead in their home in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city. She was subsequently convicted and sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court in Abuja.

However, Sanda's lawyers have now filed an appeal against the conviction and sentence, arguing that the trial was unfair and that there were several irregularities in the proceedings.

In a statement, Sanda's lawyers said that they would be challenging the conviction and sentence on several grounds, including the fact that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove her guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

They also argued that the trial judge erred in law by admitting certain evidence that was not properly tendered, and that the court failed to consider the possibility of alternative sentences.

Sanda's lawyers are seeking a reversal of the conviction and sentence, and are asking the Court of Appeal to order a retrial or to impose a lesser sentence.

The appeal is likely to be heard in the coming months, and could potentially lead to a reversal of Sanda's death sentence.

It's worth noting that Sanda's case has sparked widespread debate and controversy in Nigeria, with many people calling for her to be given a second chance and others arguing that she should be held accountable for her actions.

Regardless of the outcome of the appeal, Sanda's case highlights the complexities and challenges of the Nigerian justice system, and the need for reform and improvement in the way that cases are handled and prosecuted.