Saminu Zawai Mandawari
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano has ordered that an 18-year-old, Yusuf Haruna, be remanded in a Correctional Centre for allegedly stabbing an Imam, Sani Mohammed, 45, to death.
The defendant, who lives in Tudun Nufawa Quarters Kano, was charged with culpable homicide. The defendant denied committing the offence.
The Prosecutor, Mrs Fatima Ado-Ahmad, told the court that Musa Yunusa, of the same address reported the matter at Jakara Police Division Kano on Dec.31, 2023.
She alleged that at about 7.p.m the defendant attacked and stabbed the 45-year-old Imam, with a sharp knife in his back, resulting in his death.
Chief Magistrate Binta Ibrahim-Galadanchi ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional Centre. She adjourned the matter until Jan.31, for further mention.
