Shock As Tinubu Frees Maryam Sanda — The Woman Convicted For Killing Her Husband!

 Nigerians are buzzing after news broke that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly granted clemency to Maryam Sanda, the woman sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic fight in Abuja.

 

Maryam, who was convicted after a highly publicized court trial, had been serving her sentence following several failed appeals. Her case became one of Nigeria’s most talked-about murder stories — a tragic tale of love, rage, and heartbreak that shook the nation.

 

Now, years later, her sudden release has left many Nigerians in shock and disbelief.

 

According to reports, Maryam’s name appeared on a new presidential pardon list reportedly approved by President Tinubu “on compassionate grounds.” But the move hasn’t gone down well with everyone.

 

Social media has exploded with angry reactions as Nigerians accuse the government of using clemency to favor the rich and connected. Many are calling it another example of “one law for the powerful, another for the poor.”

 

“How can a convicted murderer just walk free?” one Twitter user wrote. “If she wasn’t connected, would she be free today?”

 

Others argue that there might be more to the story — with some suggesting powerful political influence played a major role in her early release.

For those who remember, Maryam was found guilty of stabbing her husband to death after a heated argument. The gruesome murder shocked the nation, with graphic photos and emotional court scenes dominating headlines for months.

As of now, the Presidency has not released an official statement confirming or denying the pardon, but sources claim it’s part of a larger move to decongest prisons across the country.

 

Still, Nigerians aren’t buying it.

 

For many, the case of Maryam Sanda has once again exposed the painful truth about justice in Nigeria — where connection often outweighs conviction.

 

Report Naija Opinion

 

At Report Naija, we believe justice must never be selective. The law should be blind to wealth, class, or political ties. The release of Maryam Sanda — a woman once convicted of a brutal crime — raises serious questions about fairness and transparency in our justice system.

 

If clemency can be granted to those with influence, what hope remains for ordinary Nigerians behind bars without a voice? Until justice is equal for all, Nigeria’s fight against corruption and impunity will remain an uphill battle.