Death Sentence: Convicted Islamic Cleric Reveals How He Wants To Die

Death Sentence: Convicted Islamic Cleric Reveals How He Wants To Die

  • Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara has said he would like to die fast after receiving a death sentence from Upper Shari'a court in Kano
  • The religious leader, who was prosecuted for blasphemy of the prophet alleged that the judge, Ibrahim Sarki-Yola, twisted his evidence to favour the prosecutors
  • Kabara then called on his supporters not to worry about his death as he is going to meet his creator in an honourable manner

Kano, Kano - The convicted Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, has told the Upper Shari'a court in Kano to quicken the execution of the death sentence passed against him, adding that he was not afraid to die

According to Daily Nigerian, Ibrahim Sarki-Yola of the Shari'a court sentenced Kabara to death by handing on Thursday, December 15.

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What you need to know about Kano Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who received a death sentence

Kabara was prosecuted for blasphemous statements against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the session of some of his preachings.

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The religious leader, who spoke shortly after the judgment was passed, called for the immediate execution of the ruling, adding that he was ready to die an honourable death.

He urged his supporters not to worry about his death because he will meet his creator in an honourable manner.

Kabara said he would not beg the judge to tamper justice with mercy but called on the court to expedite action in executing the judgment.

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The religious leader accused Sarki-Yola of distorting his evidence to favour the prosecutors.

Kabara told the judge that:

“I listened to how you twisted my defense. You turned all my evidence upside down.”

Sarki-Yola expressed conviction while delivering the judgment that the evidence tendered by the prosecuting counsels declared that they proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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In another development, legit.ng reported that the Nigerian body of Christ, popularly known as CAN engaged the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Wednesday.

The purpose of the meeting is to have an interactive session with the APC presidential candidate on the plight of Nigerian Christians.

The body of Christ plans to propose policies and programmes that will address the issues to the presidential hopeful.

Source: Legit.ng

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