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Blasphemy: Drama as Abduljabar tackles his lawyers in court
There was a mild drama at the Upper Shari’a Court in Kano, on Thursday, when controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabar Nasir Kabara, expressed dissatisfaction with the way his new lawyers were defending him.
The embattled cleric told the court he was not happy with the way his lawyer was cross-examining the first prosecution witness, asking the court if he could be allowed to do the cross-examination.
The judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola, however, turned down his request and appealed to the lawyer, Umar Mohammed, who was visibly displeased with the conduct of his client.
Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Professor Mamman Lawan Yusufari (SAN), presented the first prosecution witness, one Adamu Adamu, a tailor and resident of Gwale filin D.O., who said he was one of the students of Abduljabbar.
The witness told the court that he heard Abduljabbar at different times saying bad things about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
According to the witness, on August 10, 2019, he was in Asshabulkhahfi mosque at Gwale Filin Mushe where Abduljabbar used to teach his students and heard the cleric made a blasphemous speech regarding the marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his wife, Nana Safiyya.
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The witness also testified to the court that on December 20, 2019, he heard Abdulljabbar talking badly about the Prophet (PBUH) when he narrated a popular Hadith of Anas Bin Malik (Hadithil Hajjah) on how one woman came to the Prophet and demanded the Prophet to satisfy her sexual desire.
During cross-examination, the defense counsel led by Barrister Umar Muhammad, asked the witness whether he had read the reference given by the Abduljabbar of the two Hadiths, the witness answered that he had read them and did not find any place where such blasphemous speeches were mentioned in either Bukhari or Muslims books.
He also asked the witness about the sect he belongs to but the witness refused to answer the question.
The witness was also asked if he was against the personality of the cleric and he answered that he has no grudge against Abduljabbar, adding that “If I am against him, I wouldn’t be attending his lessons”.
After the first witness, the prosecution counsel told the court that the prosecution has another witness who was in the court but would be presented at the next sitting.
The presiding judge, Ibrahim Sarki, Yola thereafter adjourned the case to October 28, 2021, for continuation of hearing.
Daily Trust
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Rampaging cultists gun down SUG official, one other in Edo
Rampaging cultists gun down SUG official, one other in Edo
Fear gripped residents as two students from Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, a government-owned institution in Edo state, fell victim to a tragic incident of cult violence.
Among them was a member of the university’s Students’ Union Government (SUG). The SUG official, a 400-level student in the Faculty of Agriculture, met his demise on Poultry Road Extension in Ekpoma.
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This unfortunate event came shortly after another incident where an individual named Eddy was fatally assaulted for allegedly using fake bank alerts during a transaction. Regrettably, this incident was mistakenly interpreted as an attack by rival cult factions. Consequently, a cycle of violence ensued, resulting in the deaths of the two undergraduates.
Confirming the grim reality of the cult-related killings, Edo’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed that arrests have been made in connection to the incident, with investigations underway.
Rampaging cultists gun down SUG official, one other in Edo
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Lagos cleric, 45, docked for raping 22-year-old lady
A 45-year-old cleric, Mr Sunday Adewoye, was docked for allegedly raping a 22-year-old lady before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State on Tuesday.
Adewoye, whose address was not provided, is charged with unlawful sexual penetration and rape.
The prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that Adewoye committed the offenses on April 17 at 5.00 p.m. on Joseph Dosu Way, Badagry.
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Adeosun said that Adewoye had sexual intercourse with the 22-year-old lady without her consent, in contravention of Sections 260 and 263 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, did not take the plea of Adewoye.
He said that he needed advice from the state director of public prosecutions.
The chief magistrate ordered that the defendant should be kept in a custodial facility pending the advice.
He adjourned the case until June 3 for mention.
Lagos cleric, 45, docked for raping 22-year-old lady
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Pregnant woman among nine people injured in Lagos gas explosion
Pregnant woman among nine people injured in Lagos gas explosion
A pregnant woman and eight other people sustained varying degrees of injuries after a gas explosion rocked the Alaba Lane area of Alayabiagba Community in Lagos, Nigeria.
New Telegraph reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday at around 12:39 pm.
According to Amodu Shakiru, the Head of Public Education at the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, preliminary investigations suggest that a leaking gas cylinder among several being traded in the neighborhood triggered the explosion.
The leak caused a high-tension cable to snap, starting a fire that destroyed four commercial tricycles, six lock-up shops, and a portion of a bungalow building.
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“The Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and fire stations in Ajegunle and Sari-Iganmu quickly responded to the incident and were able to contain the fire.
“The Lagos State Ambulance Service also provided initial care to the injured, including the pregnant woman and children.”
“The pregnant woman and eight other victims, both male and female, are currently receiving treatment at the Gbagada Burn & Trauma Center and Ajeromi General Hospital for their burn injuries.”
In a separate incident, reports indicate that no fewer than 14 buildings were gutted by fire in Dosumu Market, located in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
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