{
  "id": 16490730,
  "title": "Man allegedly kills, dismembers friend in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/man-allegedly-kills-dismembers-friend-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T13:56:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-kills-dismembers-friend-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDuring 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.",
  "summary": "The Kano State High Court, sitting at the Audu Bako Secretariat, and presided over by Justice Faruk Lawan, has begun hearing the case of a young man accused of killing and dismembering his friend, Muhammad Salisu Jadalla. At the hearing, the prosecution counsel, Barrister Salisu Tahir, alongside Barrister Basiru Kabir, presented a murder charge against […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Kano woman faces trial for allegedly mutilating boyfriend's genitals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/kano-woman-faces-trial-for-allegedly-mutilating-boyfriends-genitals",
        "published": "2026-10-25T15:33:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}