Kano State High Court No. 16, presided over by Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani, has commenced hearing witnesses in the case of three individuals accused of kidnapping and murder in Rano Local Government Area.
The defendants identified as Hajara Sani, Ayatullahi Armaya’u, and Jibril Ado are alleged to have conspired in the kidnapping of Aliyu Haidar, collected a ransom of N2 million and subsequently killed him.
The state prosecutor Barrister Lamido Abba Sorondinki presented the first prosecution witness to support the charges against the accused persons.
Defence lawyers cross-examined the witness, while counsel to the first defendant, Barrister Jamila Inuwa Sa’ad, requested the court to provide a copy of the witness’s written statement taken by the police.
Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani granted the request and ordered that the defence lawyers be given access to all documents relevant to the case.
The court adjourned proceedings to January 2, 2026 for continuation of trial.
Court begins trial of three suspected kidnappers in Kano
