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.

Read also

Tension ignites as APC chieftain cries out for help over assassination threat

Kano Cleric/Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara/Shari'a Court/Prophet Muhammad/Blasphemy
Convicted Islamic cleric speaks on death sentence Photo Credit: Kano update
Source: Facebook

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.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

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.

Latest about Kano Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, Shari'a Court, Death Sentence, religion, Prophet Muhammad PBUH

Read also

"Don't cover up for your candidate if he is seriously challenged", Secondus tells APC

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.

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu meets with body of Christ in Nigeria

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

Authors:
Bada Yusuf avatar

Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng