Story Behind The 9 People Sentenced To Death Over Blasphemy In Kano

The case of a recent judgment by an Upper Sharia Court, Rijiyar Lemo, in Kano state, which passed death
sentences on nine persons for blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed has caused uproar among Nigerians.

On Thursday, 26th June 2015, a group of Tijjaniyya sect members, during Maulud in Kano, blasphemed the prophet of Islam and the action was followed by widespread protest in the state. It was reported that this barbaric judgement created wild jubilation in certain quarters in Kano, this was further worsened when the Kano Government’s expressed satisfaction at the given verdict. A press release by the government stated that this judgement will serve as a deterrent to others.

After series of hearing, the Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal, in a statement, said the nine were found guilty under Sections 110 and 382B of the Sharia Penal Court law of 2000.

Four other persons namely Alkassim Abubakar, Yahaya Abubakar, Isa Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar were discharged and acquitted as they were not found wanting by the court. However, Abdul-Inyas and Hajiya Mairo, with seven others to death, will be executed over a case of Blasphemy once the Kano State Governor appends his signature on their execution form.

Story Behind The 9 People Sentenced To Death Over Blasphemy In Kano Story Behind The 9 People Sentenced To Death Over Blasphemy In Kano Reviewed by Vita Ioanes on Saturday, July 04, 2015 Rating: 5

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