Kano court frees man accused of killing wife after five years
KANO, Nigeria — A High Court in Kano State has discharged and acquitted Yusuf Nadabo Kawule, who faced a five-year trial for the alleged culpable homicide of his wife.
Justice Nasir Saminu, presiding over the case at High Court No. 11 in Bompai, determined that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to support the charge against Kawule. The defendant had consistently denied the allegations, pleading not guilty during the trial.
Kawule was charged under Section 221 of the Penal Code. Witnesses were called to testify in support of the prosecution, while Kawule also took the stand to present his defense.
The incident in question reportedly occurred in 2021 in Kogo village, located within the Takai Local Government Area of Kano State. Allegations suggested that Kawule and his wife were involved in a motorcycle accident while searching for a house in another village, resulting in her death. Following the incident, security operatives arrested Kawule, leading to his arraignment before the court.
After careful consideration of the evidence presented, the court concluded that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof necessary for conviction, resulting in Kawule’s acquittal.
