Hanifa Abubakar: Court Remands Wife Of Kano Pupil Killer For Concealing Victim’s Kidnap

Hanifa Abubakar: Court Remands Wife Of Kano Pupil Killer For Concealing Victim’s Kidnap

  • New development has emerged regarding the killer of Kano pupil who was arraigned on a count charge of alleged concealing of a kidnap victim
  • In a recent move, the court in Kano state has remanded the wife of Abdulmalik Tanko, Jamila, a 30-year-old woman who was involved in the matter
  • Jamila is standing trial on a four-count charge of concealing a kidnap victim, conspiracy, kidnapping and culpable murder

Kano state- Jamila Muhammad Sani, wife of the alleged kidnapper and killer of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, who was arraigned on a count charge of alleged concealing of a kidnap victim, has been remanded in custody by the Kano State Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Gidan Murtala, Kano state.

According to Sahara Reporters, Jamila, a 30-year-old woman, is the wife to Abdulmalik Tanko, proprietor of the school, who is standing trial on a four-count charge of conspiracy, kidnapping and murder.

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Hanifa: Court Remands Killer Proprietor’s Wife In Custody
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state wants speedy trial. Photo credit: Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR
Source: UGC

A report read to Jamila alleged that she concealed a kidnapped victim in her house for the period of five days, Daily Trust added.

According to the prosecution, the offence contravenes section 227 of the Penal Code.

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However, Jamila denied the content of the First Information Report.

Consequently, the prosecutor, Lamido Abba Soron Dinki, prayed the court to remand the defendant in police custody pending when the case diary is ready.

Chief Magistrate Muhammad Jibril ordered the defendant to be remanded in police custody and adjourned the sitting to February 2.

I'm really in sorrow but can only thank God: Father of 5-year-old girl killed by her proprietor speaks in clip

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that the dad of the 5-year-old girl who was murdered by her school proprietor has expressed sorrow over the incident that cut short his daughter's life.

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In a recent video shared by @dailytrust, the heartbroken man tearfully told newsmen that in spite of the sad incident, he can only thank God.

While stating that he leaves God to take vengeance, the deceased girl's father added that it is an incident he will take to the grave.

Organs missing as 41-year-old man dies in Anambra hotel, family demands justice

In another report, Azubuike Nwokolo, a 41-year-old, has been found dead in a hotel, with some parts of his body allegedly missing.

The management of the hotel claimed Nwokolo slipped and died but the family suspected foul play.

A friend of the deceased named Nnaemeka Ikerionwu said the hotel did not contact anyone, including the police, but just deposited the body at the morgue.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.