Abuja Man Receives 4-Year Prison Term For Wife’s Murder

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“A man identified as Ayedun Makanjuola was handed a four-year prison sentence by an FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday, March 27, for the tragic death of his wife, Adenike Ayedun, who worked at the World Bank.

During the trial, the prosecution, led by Adama Musa, presented evidence showing that Makanjuola had reversed his car, inadvertently causing his wife’s death on May 7, 2021, in Gwagwalada, following a heated disagreement between the couple.

Justice Angela Otaluka, presiding over the case, acknowledged that the deceased’s actions, including throwing her husband’s food and hurling a stone at his car, were provocative. However, she interpreted Makanjuola’s act of reversing his car as a loss of emotional control rather than a deliberate retaliation.

Justice Angela emphasized that the prosecution failed to prove the defendant’s intent but succeeded in establishing the offense of culpable homicide. Consequently, she found Makanjuola guilty of culpable homicide not punishable by death and sentenced him to four years in prison.

In his defense, Makanjuola’s counsel, Kolade Adeboyega, portrayed him as a responsible individual who had plans to reunite with his wife and children before the unfortunate incident. Adeboyega pleaded with the court to consider the well-being of the children, who were currently under their grandmother’s care.

Despite these pleas, Justice Angela handed down the four-year sentence, taking into account the time Makanjuola had already spent in custody. The sentence was based on Sections 222 and 224 of the Penal Code.

The verdict elicited mixed reactions from the public, with some expressing dissatisfaction with what they perceived as a lenient sentence, while others highlighted the complexities of domestic conflicts and the importance of considering the welfare of dependents in legal proceedings.”

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