Woman sues Katsina Hisbah over alleged detention, flogging
A woman, Hauwa Umar Saulawa, has filed a fundamental rights suit before the Katsina State High Court, seeking N5 million in damages over her alleged arrest, detention and flogging in connection with an alleged adultery incident. The suit, numbered KTH/3077/2026, was filed by her lawyer, Mujaheed Alameen of Imtiyaz Law Chambers, at the Katsina Judicial […] Woman sues Katsina Hisbah over alleged…
Hauwa Umar Saulawa has initiated a lawsuit against the Katsina State Hisbah Board and several individuals for alleged detention, flogging, and other violations of her fundamental rights. According to her lawyer, Mujaheed Alameen, the woman claims she was arrested on August 21 and detained until August 22, 2026. She alleges she was subjected to 33 cane strokes, which she asserts violated her right to dignity under Section 34 of the 1999 Constitution.
Saulawa is seeking N5 million in damages, a written apology, and other appropriate relief from the court. The case was filed on October 7, 2026, and the defendants have yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
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