Man remanded for allegedly impersonating Kwankwasiyya praise singer
The police have arraigned a man, Badaru Ibrahim Katsina, before a Kano Magistrate’s Court over alleged impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm and obtaining money. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan. He pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read to him, while […]
A man named Badaru Ibrahim Katsina appeared before a Kano Magistrate’s Court on charges of impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm and obtaining money. The case was heard in Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan.
Katsina pleaded not guilty to the allegations against him, while his lawyer sought bail. The court granted bail, but with the condition that Katsina must produce either his ward head or a local imam as a surety. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the surety would be required to pay ₦1m.
The defendant was accused of opening a bank account in the name of popular singer Tijjani Gandu and defrauding an individual in Kebbi State of ₦8m. He did this by falsely promising to arrange a musical performance for the complainant. The court adjourned the case until November 12 for further proceedings.
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