Court remands 2 for allegedly vandalizing bridge in Kano
A Kano Magistrate’s Court has remanded two men in prison custody over the alleged demolition of a bridge and theft of its materials in Danjirima, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, Danlami Sulaiman, aka Layayu, and Abdullahi Ibrahim, aka Maraki, were arraigned before Magistrate Abba Maiwada Abubakar by the Department of State […]
Two men, Danlami Sulaiman and Abdullahi Ibrahim, have been ordered to stand trial for allegedly destroying a bridge and stealing its materials in Danjirima, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano state, according to prosecutors according to the Kano Magistrate’s Court. The suspects, known as Layayu and Maraki respectively, appeared before Magistrate Abba Maiwada Abubakar who charged them with conspiracy, theft, trespass and unlawful entry.
The prosecution alleged that on July 22, the suspects entered the bridge, demolished it, removed rods and other materials, and cut up portions of surrounding land. Despite the charges being read to the accused by court registrar Anas Zage, both men pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Abubakar remanded the suspects in custody and adjourned the case until September 8, 2026 for the continuation of the hearing.
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