In a controversial ruling, the Supreme of Nigeria has upheld the death sentence of Sunday Jackson, a farmer who was convicted of killing a Fulani herdsman in an act of self-defense.
Jackson was allegedly working on his farm when he was attacked by a group of Fulani herdsmen.
In an attempt to defend himself, he retaliated, resulting in the death of one of his assailants.
Despite his claim of self-defense, he was apprehended, prosecuted, and sentenced to death for murder.
Following an appeal, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s verdict, ruling that his actions were not justified under the law.
The decision comes ten years after Jackson was first imprisoned sparking outrage over what legal experts describe as a clear miscarriage of justice.
The ruling has also create intense debate, with Nigerians questioning the fairness of the decision and the efficacy of self-defense laws on its citizens.
