The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue a pardon for Sunday Jackson, an Adamawa State farmer sentenced to death by the Supreme Court. The appeal follows the court’s March 2025 decision to uphold the death sentence for Jackson, who was convicted of killing Fulani herdsman Ardo Bawuro.
The case has drawn attention due to its implications for farmer-herder relations in the region, highlighting ongoing tensions and the legal system’s handling of such conflicts. The bishops’ appeal emphasizes the need for clemency in order to foster reconciliation and peace.
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