Husband Stabbed 44 Times by His Wife (Maryam Sanda)

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A young couple. A high-profile family. A marriage that ended in one of Nigeria's most shocking homicide cases.

In November 2017, Bilyaminu Bello was stabbed 44 times inside his Abuja home. His wife, Maryam Sanda, was arrested, charged with murder. The case drew nationwide attention, not only because of the brutality of the killing, but because it raised difficult conversations about domestic violence, toxic relationships, privilege, and justice.

In this episode, we retrace the final hours before Bilyaminu Bello's death, the conviction of Maryam Sanda, the appeals that followed, and why the case remains one of the most discussed murder trials in Nigerian history.

Was there warning signs before the tragedy? What really happened inside their home that night? And why does the case still divide opinions years later?

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