Kano woman faces trial for allegedly mutilating boyfriend's genitals
A Kano State High Court has begun hearing evidence in the trial of Maimuna Idris, who is accused of cutting off her boyfriend’s genitals. At the hearing held at the Audu Bako Secretariat court complex in Kano, the prosecution lawyer, Safiya Yalwati Yahaya, called the alleged victim, Ashiru Sani, to testify. Sani told the court […] Kano woman faces trial for allegedly mutilating boyfriend's…
The Kano State High Court in Kano began hearing the case of Abdullahi Sulaiman, popularly known as Babangida, on November 9, 2026. He is accused of killing and dismembering his friend, Muhammad Salisu Jadalla, according to prosecutors. The case is being heard under Section 221 of the Penal Code.
The prosecution counsel, Barrister Salisu Tahir and Barrister Basiru Kabir, requested permission to call their witnesses, which was granted by the court. Usman Umar Zakari, the ward head, and the head of the neighbourhood patrol team in Sheka Sabuwar Abuja testified. They testified at the request of the prosecution.
During the cross-examination, Defence Counsel Ibrahim Muktar questioned the witnesses. The court adjourned the case until November 9, 2026, to continue the trial. The alleged incident took place after Jadalla sought prayers for financial prosperity, and the defendant allegedly asked him for money. Jadalla reportedly brought the money later in the evening and spent the night at the defendant's house, where the murder allegedly occurred.
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