An Ilorin High Court has sentenced AbdulRahman Bello to death by hanging for the murder of one Hafsoh, a woman he was accused of brutally killing in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
The judgment was delivered on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after the court found Bello guilty of the crime, which took place in 2021. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including confessional statements and witness testimonies, leading the court to conclude that the act was intentional and premeditated.
Justice S. M. Akanbi, who presided over the case, described the murder as “inhuman and cruel,” stating that the death penalty was appropriate given the severity of the offense. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions among residents, with many welcoming the verdict as justice served.