Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has expressed outrage and "deep disappointment" over the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of his murder.

In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Bello Mohammed on behalf of the family, the decision was described as the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through for a loved one.

Ms Sanda was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, late Mr Bello, in their Abuja home on 19 November 2017.

According to the family, they had chosen to remain silent for years, respecting the judicial process and considering the couple's children. However, the presidential pardon compelled them to speak out.

President Bola Tinubu had ...