KANO — Kano State High Court No. The judgment follows the prosecution of Tanimu alongside a second defendant, Joseph Martins, over the 2023 murder of Shamsu Yakubu during a violent political clash at Unguwa Uku in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. Tahir Tanimu was found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to death by hanging. Prosecution and Trial EvidenceDuring the trial, the prosecution team led by Kano State Counsel, Barrister Lamido Abba Soron Dinki, called four witnesses to establish the charges. Case Summary MatrixCOURT: Kano State High Court No.