{
  "id": 7573968,
  "title": "Kano: Court orders special care for man who cut off own finger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/kano-court-orders-special-care-for-man-who-cut-off-own-finger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T13:19:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kano-court-orders-special-care-for-man-who-cut-off-own-finger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kano, a Sharia Court has directed the state's correctional authorities to offer special care to Yusuf Mahmud Rano, who is accused of amputating his own finger in exchange for N80 million. The court, which is handling the case alongside four others accused of conspiracy and attempted sorcery, postponed its earlier judgment to September 17, 2026. Judge Malam Kamalu Haruna cited the involvement of government lawyers in the proceedings for the delay. The defendants, including Yusuf, must remain in custody until the court reconvenes. Yusuf's legal team has confirmed he has received the payment. The police have charged Abdurrahman Abbas Kwasamgwami Gezawa, Sha'aibu Yawale Daganawa Bunkure, Abubakar Iliyasu Zangon Dakata, Ishaq Isah Rano, and Yusuf Mahmud Rano with these offenses, all of whom have pleaded guilty.",
  "summary": "A Kano Sharia Court has ordered the state’s correctional authorities to provide special care for Yusuf Mahmud Rano, who allegedly cut off his finger after being promised N80 million to produce it. The court, sitting in Jogana, issued the order while continuing proceedings in the case involving Yusuf and four others accused of conspiracy and […]",
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  "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."
}