Kano Man Denies Killing, Dismembering Friend Over Money Dispute

A Kano man accused of killing and dismembering his buddy after the latter allegedly sought prayers for monetary prosperity has pleaded not responsible to a homicide cost earlier than the state High Court.

The defendant, Abdullahi Sulaiman, popularly often known as Babangida, entered the plea when the case got here up earlier than Justice Faruk Lawan on the Audu Bako Secretariat courtroom advanced in Kano.

Sulaiman is accused of killing Muhammad Salisu Jadalla after the deceased allegedly approached him for prayers to enhance his monetary fortunes.

According to the allegations, the defendant requested Jadalla for cash, which he reportedly introduced later that night. Jadalla subsequently sought permission to spend the evening at Sulaiman’s home, the place the alleged killing occurred.

At the listening to, prosecution counsel Salisu Tahir, alongside Basiru Kabir, introduced the homicide cost underneath Section 221 of the Penal Code.

Following the defendant’s plea, the prosecution sought the courtroom’s permission to name witnesses. The request was granted.

The head of the neighbourhood patrol workforce in Sheka Sabuwar Abuja and the ward head, Usman Umar Zakari, testified throughout the proceedings.

The courtroom adjourned the case till November 9, 2026, for continuation of the trial.