Katsina woman caught while transporting ammunition to bandits to die by hanging

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Katsina

A Katsina woman, Hauwa’u Mukhtar who was caught while transporting ammunition to a bandit leader is waiting to die by the hangman’s noose over terrorism charges filed against her.

Her fate became gloom following the judgement of Justice A. B. Bawale of a Federal High Court sitting in Katsina, who sentenced her to death by hanging for terrorism-related offences.

Hauwa’u was convicted on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit terrorism, aiding and abetting terrorist activities.

She was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on September 16, 2023, at Jibia Motor Park, Katsina State, while allegedly attempting to transport 438 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition to a suspected bandit leader identified as Ado, said to be operating from the Dunburum Forest in Zamfara State.

In his judgement, Justice A. B. Bawale held that the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt after reviewing the evidence, exhibits, witness testimonies and submissions of counsel in the case.

Justice A. B. Bawale found Hauwa’u guilty on both counts and sentenced her to death by hanging in accordance with the provisions of the Katsina State Penal Code Law, 2021.