A large crowd of residents in Numan took to the streets yesterday in a peaceful protest, urging Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to exercise his power of clemency in favor of Mr. Sunday Jackson.
The protest comes in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the death sentence of Jackson, a case that has sparked widespread discussion on social media.
Jackson was initially sentenced to death by the Adamawa State High Court for allegedly killing a herdsman while defending himself from an attack on his farmland.
Protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, appealing to the governor for intervention, citing self-defense as the basis of Jackson’s actions. They expressed concerns over what they described as an unjust ruling and called for a review of the case.
As of now, there has been no official response from the state government regarding the plea for clemency.
However, the growing public outcry suggests that this case will continue to generate significant attention in the coming days.