It was narrated that Mughirah bin Shu'bah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ruled that the blood money must be paid by the 'Aqilah." (JA)
English reference (JA): Vol. 3, Book 21, Hadith 2633 (JA)
Arabic reference (JA): Book 21, Hadith 2735 (JA)