10 Highlights

• Mohammed Nazir and Mohammed Aslam were jailed for 42 years after hiring a hitwoman for a Birmingham murder plot.
• The father-son duo plotted the murder following a 2018 fight at a boutique store, igniting a grudge against Sikander Ali's family.
• • Aimee Betro, a US-based hitwoman, was recruited and disguised in a hijab for the assassination attempt.
  • During her first attempt, Betro's gun jammed, allowing the target to flee; she later fired at Sikander's home.
  • Betro's disguise and pre-attack selfie in a hijab highlighted the methodical planning behind the murder attempt.
  • Nazir and Aslam used burner phones to obscure their involvement, demonstrating their commitment to the murder plan.
  • After assaulting Sikander's house, Betro fled the UK, leading to a global hunt and her arrest in Armenia.
  • The crown court in Birmingham heard that Nazir and Aslam were motivated by revenge after a clothing store fight.
  • West Midlands Police highlighted the extensive efforts to obscure the plot, ultimately thwarted by effective police work.
  • Betro's message to Sikander's father after firing shots further emphasized the personal nature of the grudge.