In a significant ruling, the Ihima High Court in Obangede, Kogi State, has sentenced Audu Siyaka Obe to death by hanging for the heinous murder of Aisha Aminu, a member of the disabled community. The verdict comes exactly one year after the gruesome crime was committed. The Presiding Judge, Justice Aisha, found the suspect guilty of culpable homicide, an offense punishable by death under the Kogi State criminal penal code.
On June 7, 2023, Aisha Aminu was brutally stabbed multiple times by her alleged former lover, Audu Siyaka Obe, and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The sentence brings closure to the family of the victim and the disabled community, who had been seeking justice for the senseless killing.
The landmark judgment serves as a deterrent to potential perpetrators of similar crimes, emphasizing the severity of the law in punishing such heinous offenses. The case has sparked widespread attention, highlighting the need for increased protection and support for vulnerable members of society.
The Media and Publicity Secretary of the ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (APWD), Comr. Ahmed Abdulkareem Onimisi, expressed appreciation to Justice Aisha and her entire team for ensuring that justice prevailed. He also commended individuals and organizations that have been supporting the case, including:
– ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITY INITIATIVE (AWWDI)
– KOGI CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (KCAPWD)
– EBIRA PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION (EPA) under the leadership of Dr. Godwin Oyibo
– KOGI STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (KSHRC)
– NETWORK OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITY (NWD)
– KOGI STATE OFFICE FOR DISABILITY AFFAIRS (KOSDA)
The President, Comr. Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem, praised Justice Aisha for her courage and commitment to upholding the law. He emphasized that the judgment serves as a testament to the power of advocacy and the importance of standing together against injustice.
Aisha Aminu’s memory will be honored through continued advocacy for justice and equality for all. Her legacy will live on, inspiring others to fight for their rights and demand justice in the face of adversity.