Kano controversial cleric,Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara,who sentenced to death by a court on Thursday says he won’t contest the death sentence as he called for his quick execution without delay.
Reacting to the death sentence passed on him for blasphemy by Justice Ibrahim Sarki Yola,the cleric enjoined his supporters to remain calm.
He said:”I will die with the honour of good men, and I prayed for quick execution without any delay” .
Turning to his supporters, Sheikh Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara said I’m telling my followers not to despair.”
The trial judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola Thursday upheld that section 382 (B) of Kano State Sharia Penal Code 2000 provides that “any person whosoever found using any expression by means of words, gesture, abusing the Holy Prophet Muhammad shall be convicted to death”
“Consequently, I Ibrahim Sarki Yola, Upper Sharia Court Judge City Number One, I found you Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara committing an act contrary to section 283 (B) of Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law 2000, I therefore sentence you to death by hanging,”
The cleric was convicted after 16 months trial in connection with four count charge of defamation of character against Noble Prophet while making commentry on Prophet Muhammad Marriage in Hadith Number 1,365 and 1, 428 his marriage with Nana Safiyya while conducting his Islamic preachings at Filin Mushe, Gwale LGA, and his Mosque, Jamiurrasul, Sharada, Kumbotso LGA, Kano.
The blasphemous statement was however recorded and circulated on social media, especially Ashabul Kahfi WhatsApp platform.
Justice Ibrahim Sarki Yola upheld that the Prosecution has discharged the burden of proof against Abduljabbar.
He said the four witnesses called by the P
prosecution, include; Adamu Adamu Gwale, Murtala Kabiru Muhammad, Inspector Muhammad Kabir and Professor Ahmad Murtala who successfully linked the with the charge against Abduljabbar.
He said prosecution has established that the blasphemous words used by Abduljabbar during his commentary was fabricated not in line with the propounded by Imam Malik and Imam Bukhari,”
Justice Yola said the court gave him enough time to show the authentic sources of his narrations but failed to prove his assertions,”
According to the prosecution, the cleric committed the offence, contrary to section 382 and 375 of Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law 2000
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How Train Crushed Woman, Car In Abuja
A train belonging to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday crushed a woman and her car while she allegedly tried to drive across a level-crossing in the Kubwa area of Abuja.
Olisa Ogbechie, an eyewitness,who claimed to have witnessed the accident posted on his Twitter handle saying that the incident happened on Thursday morning.
According to him, the police used force to chase people, who wanted to help away from the scene.
He added:”In an attempt to rescue the victim by first responders and also cover the incident, the policemen at the scene, on-board the train became hostile.I and a few others were brutally assaulted by the policemen as they hit and sprayed pepper spray in my eyes and two others, they pointed guns as they harassed us away from the scene”
James Osaretin,another eyewitness,said the victim got stocked on the rail track and while they were trying to rescue her,policemen at the scene discarded them .
He added: “A lot people who were trying to rescue the woman were beaten by policemen. I had to run for my dare my life .
The Regional Manager, NRC,Pascal Nnoli,confirmed that there was an accident on the train tracks in Kubwa train station but he is yet to get full details that led to the unfortunate incident .
He said he has been at a Board meeting for some days and his is yet to ascertain the cause of death.
He said train services are ongoing and it doesn’t affect any activities at the train station.
Pascal implored residents and farmers living close to the train station to avoid the tracks and be mindful of their activities around the tracks .
Spokesperson of the FCT police command, DSP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident saying it happened along the Chikakore axis in the Kubwa Area council of the FCT December 15.
Adeh, said upon receiving information of the incident, investigators attached to the Byazin Divisional Police Headquarters were drafted swiftly to the scene and took charge of the situation.
She said the victim was confirmed dead by a medical practitioner on ground.
“Investigation has commenced by the Rail way division having jurisdiction over the track. Findings and safety tips already existing will be reiterated to ensure a non repeat of incident shortly.” she added
