Woman remanded for allegedly beheading co-wife
A woman, Safiya Usaini, has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing and beheading her co-wife after accusing her of spying on her while she was in the bathroom. The suspect was brought before the court, presided over by Magistrate Auwal Yusuf, following the conclusion of police investigation into the alleged killing. […]
Safiya Usaini, a woman from Kano State, has been brought before a Kano Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering and beheading her co-wife, Safiya Saleh, according to prosecutors. The attack allegedly occurred when Safiya Usaini accused her co-wife of spying on her while she was in the bathroom. The court, presided over by Magistrate Auwal Yusuf, declined to proceed with the case due to its lack of jurisdiction in handling murder charges.
The prosecution has requested further legal advice from the government before deciding the next steps, and the court has granted this request. As a result, Safiya Usaini has been remanded in custody until September 30, 2026, for further consideration.
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