The Federal High Court in Katsina State has sentenced one Hauwa’u Mukhtar to death by hanging after finding her guilty on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit terrorism, as well as aiding and abetting terrorist activities.
Hauwa’u Mukhtar was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on September 16, 2023, at Jibia Motor Park in Katsina State while trying to transport 438 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition to a notorious bandit kingpin known as Ado, who operates in Dunburum Forest, Zamfara State.
DSS filed the charges in Suit No. KTH/65C/2023, presided over by Justice A. B. Bawale.
After reviewing the evidence, witness testimonies, exhibits, and the final addresses by both the prosecution and defence lawyers, the court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Mukhtar was found guilty on both counts.
Justice Bawale sentenced her to death by hanging, in line with the Penal Code Law of Katsina State, 2021.
