The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, to approve the execution of convicted murderers, insisting that the enforcement of capital punishment would serve as a strong deterrent against violent crimes.
The monarch made the call while reacting to the recent killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children, an incident that has sparked outrage across the state.
Sanusi condemned the attack as barbaric and senseless, stressing that the persistent failure to carry out death sentences had weakened the justice system and emboldened criminals.
According to him, murder cases should not be treated with mercy by political authorities once courts have delivered their judgments, noting that governors often delay or refuse to sign execution warrants despite valid convictions.
He argued that the right to pardon a murderer did not rest with government officials but with the victim’s family and God, adding that continued leniency had contributed to the rise in violent crimes.
The Emir also called for a speedy trial of the suspects arrested in connection with the killings, urging the judiciary to act promptly and the governor to sign the execution warrants immediately after conviction.
In a related development, the Kano State Government reiterated its commitment to tackling insecurity. The Commissioner for Internal Security, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (retd), gave the assurance during a condolence visit to the bereaved family.
He praised the swift response of the police and other security agencies, blamed rising crime on drug abuse and unemployment, and pledged sustained support for security agencies and community safety initiatives.
