18-year-old Remanded For Stabbing Imam To Death In Kano

Yusuf Haruna

An 18-year-old man, Yusuf Haruna, was remanded on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a correctional facility by a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano, 10, for allegedly stabbing an Imam, Malam Sani Mohammed, to death.

The defendant, who lives in Tudun Nufawa Quarters Kano, is charged with culpable homicide.

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 December 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 to death.

“As a result of the attack, the victim sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.”

The defendant denied committing the offence.

But the prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 221 of the Penal Code.

Chief Magistrate Binta Galadanchi ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre and adjourned the matter until January 31, for further mention.

Also, Yusuf’s father Haruna Sani, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrates’ Court for hiding his son following the murder of Imam Sani Mohammed.

The defendant, who lives at Tudun Nufawa Quarters Kano, is standing trial on a count charge, screening of offender, contrary to Section 167 of the Penal Code.

The Prosecution counsel, Ado-Ahmad, alleged that on December 31, 2023, the defendant allegedly hid his son, Yusuf, after stabbing Mohammed to death at his back.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor opposed the bail application made by the defence counsel.

Responding, the defence counsel, Ahmad Rufa’i, holding brief for Mr Rabiu Sidi, urged the court to grant the defendant bail pursuant to Sections 35 and 36 of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution as amended and Section 168 of ACJL 2019 Kano State.

Galadanchi ordered that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre and adjourned the matter until January 31 for ruling on bail application.