By Our Correspondent
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), has praised a state counsel, Mujtaba Adamu Ameen, for his role in securing a conviction in a culpable homicide case.
Ameen, who serves as Director of Legal Services at the Ministry of Housing Development, was commended for his professionalism and dedication in prosecuting the case, which was concluded at High Court No. 4.
Delivering judgment on April 21, 2026, Justice Usman Na’abba found the first defendant guilty of killing Usama Umar of Hausawa Quarters and sentenced him to death by hanging. The second and third defendants were discharged and acquitted, while four other suspects remain at large.
Maude described the judgment as a reflection of effective prosecution and a justice system driven by competence and integrity. He noted that Ameen’s handling of the case exemplifies the standard expected of public legal officers.
The attorney general said the conviction sends a strong message that crimes, particularly those involving loss of life, will be met with the full weight of the law.
He reaffirmed the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice, adding that efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
Maude also called on residents to support security agencies with credible information to aid ongoing investigations and strengthen crime-fighting efforts in the state.
He added that the ministry will continue to support officers who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
