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Jigawa High Court Sentences Two Men To Life Imprisonment For Sodomising 7 Boys

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The Jigawa State High Court No. 3, sitting in Dutse presided by Justice Muhammad Abubakar Sambo, on Wednesday the 29th November 2023, convicted and sentenced the first defendant Isah Haruna, (m) 30 years, of Gwaram Sabuwa, to life imprisonment for the offense of Sodomy.

The convict was earlier arraigned before the court on the 2nd May 2023, on a charge of Rape contrary to Section 3 of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law 2021 of Jigawa State. The facts of the case were that on 10th June 2022, the convict lured a 14-year boy to a Shopping Plaza at Gwaram Sabuwa, of Gwaram Local Government, where he had anal intercourse with him against the order of nature.

The prosecution counsel Sunusi Sani, Esq in an effort to prove the case called five witnesses and tendered exhibits against the defendant, while the defendant testified in his own defence and tendered no exhibits.

The presiding Judge Hon. Justice Sambo delivered that the prosecution had proved all the ingredients of the offense of sodomy against the defendant, thereby convicting and sentencing Isa Haruna to life imprisonment.

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In another verdict, the High Court No. 6, sitting at Birnin Kudu presided over by His Lordship Justice Musa Ubale, on Wednesday the 29th November 2023, convicted and sentenced one Ibrahim Sani, (m), 25 years, of Kiyako Village, Birnin Kudu Local government, to life imprisonment for the offense of Sodomy.

The convict was earlier arraigned before the High Court on six counts charges of Sodomy. He was alleged to have sodomized six (6) boys aged between 11 to 16 years, by having unlawful anal intercourse with them against the order of nature. The offence was contrary to Section 284 (1) of the Penal Code (Miscellaneous Amendments) Law No. 09, 2014.

The prosecution Yahaya Abdullahi, Esq, in proving the case against the defendant, called seven witnesses, tendered four exhibits, and finally closed his case while the defendant testified in his defense.

Justice Musa Ubale while delivering the judgment, held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, sentenced and convicted Ibrahim Sani to life imprisonment.

 

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

 

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

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According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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