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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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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

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Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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November 20, 2024

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

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He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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