Man accused of impersonating Kwankwasiyya singer granted bail
A Kano Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Badaru Ibrahim Katsina, who is facing charges of impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm and obtaining money under false pretences. The defendant appeared before Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi, where he pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to him. His lawyer […] Man accused of…
Badaru Ibrahim Katsina, a man from Kano, has been granted bail by a Kano Magistrate’s Court, following allegations of impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm, and obtaining money under false pretences. The charges were read to Katsina during his appearance before Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
Katsina's legal representative subsequently requested bail, which was granted by the court on the provision that Katsina should be accompanied by his ward head or a local imam as surety. The surety is required to pay N1 million if Katsina fails to appear for his court proceedings. The accused is suspected of establishing a bank account in the name of well-known Kwankwasiyya praise singer, Tijjani Gandu.
Katsina is alleged to have defrauded a Kebbi State resident of N8 million by falsely promising to arrange a musical performance for the man. The court has adjourned the case until November 12 for further proceedings.
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