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Jigawa High Court Sentences Four Rapists To Life Imprisonment

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Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar

 

The Jigawa High court No. 6 sitting in Birnin Kudu presided by Justice Musa Ubale has on 13th September 2022 delivered judgment against four men, Umar Danladi, Abdussalam Sale, Auwalu Yunusa and Mu’azu Abdurrahman in four different charges and found them guilty for the offence of Rape punishable to life imprisonment under section 283 of the Penal Code Law of Jigawa State 2012(as amended).

Umar Danladi from sabuwar Gwaram, Gwaram local government of Jigawa State, was alleged to have lured and forcefully took an 8 year old pupil while returning from school and raped her. The defendant was arrested, and on arraignment he denied the charge.

In his effort to prove the charge against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt, the prosecution counsel Yahaya Abdullahi Esq (Deputy Director Citizens Right) called three witnesses, tendered three exhibits (statement of the defendant and medical report) and finally closed his case. On his side, the defendant testified as sole witness in his own defense and called no other witnesses.

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In the second case, Abdussalam Sale from Rafawa Village Dutse local government, was accused to have raped a 12 year old girl he met along sabon garin Barnawa to Kishin Gishin gawa village. The defendant sent the victim for an errand, but after she had return, he forcefully grabbed and raped her. After his arrest he admits to have committed the offence, but on his arraignment, he denied the charge.

The prosecution in effort to prove the charge against the defendant called three witnesses, tendered three exhibits (statement of the defendant and medical report) and finally closed its case. On his side, the defendant testified as sole witness in his own defense and called no other witnesses.

In the case of Auwalu Yunusu who hails from Kafin Fulani in Gwaram local government accused to have raped a 6 year old girl, after returning from an errand the defendant sent her. After the victim had returned, the defendant forcefully had sexual intercourse and threatened to kill her if she tells anyone. Few days later, the victim was asked what happened to her but refused to talk. Until when the victim could not walk, that was when she revealed the identity of Mr. Yunusa as the person who raped her.

In establishing the charge against the defendant, the prosecution called five witnesses, tendered two exhibits (statement of the defendant and medical report) and finally closed his case. On his side, the defendant testified as sole witness in his own defense and called no other witness.

Lastly, Muazu Abdulrahman from sabuwar Gwaram in Gwaram local government, was also accused to have to lured an 8 year old pupil and had sexual intercourse with her while returning from school. The defendant forcefully took her to a Guinea corn farm and raped her.
On arraignment, the defendant denied committing the offence while the prosecution in effort to prove its charge, called 3 witnesses and tendered 3 exhibits (statement of the defendant and medical report) while the defendant testified as sole witness in his own defense.

Justice Musa Ubale while delivering judgments in the four cases found that the prosecution through its counsel Yahaya Abdullahi had proved the cases beyond reasonable doubt, and that the four defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment based on the provision Section 283 of the Penal Code Law of Jigawa State 2012 (as amended).

 

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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November 5, 2024

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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November 5, 2024

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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