A Shari’a Court in Kano has ordered the detention of Suleiman Shu’aibu, a 46-year-old man, in a Correctional Center, following allegations of physically assaulting his former wife and subjecting her to defamation by calling her a prostitute.
Residing in Rumawa Quarters Kano, Shu’aibu has been charged with criminal force and defamation of character.
The presiding judge, Nura Yusuf-Ahmad, directed that the defendant be held in the Correctional Center and scheduled the next hearing for September 7.
In his submission, the Prosecution Counsel, Aliyu Abideen, informed the court that Mr. Adama lodged a complaint at the Zango Police Division in Kano on August 21.
According to the complainant, on August 18 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the defendant forcefully assaulted his ex-wife, Adama Munka’il, after spotting her with a new boyfriend. He also allegedly hurled derogatory remarks, referring to her as a prostitute.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of criminal force but denied any mention of the term “prostitute.”
The prosecutor stated that the accused’s actions contravened the provisions of sections 165 and 188 of the Kano State Shari’a Law.
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