Alhaji Saidu Dogo, proprietor of an oil and gas company in Kano, has approached a Kano State Upper Shari’a Court sitting at Kumbotso, accusing his former employee, Khalifa Garba, of allegedly defaming his character by labeling him a sodomist.
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When the case came up for arraignment on Tuesday, Police Prosecutor informed the presiding Judge, Mansur Ibrahim Bello, that the defendant allegedly insulted the complainant on social media platforms, calling him a sodomist, following a misunderstanding.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), Khalifa is alleged to have committed intentional insult and defamation.
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When the content of the Report was read to the Garba, he admitted insulting the Complainant and denied defaming his character.
Consequently, Defense Counsel, Barrister Badamasi Gandu urged court to admit his client to bail stating that he wouldn’t jump bail and ready to provide credible sureties.
In his ruling on the bail application, the Presiding Shari’a Court Judge denied the bail request, citing concerns that releasing Khalifa Garba at this time would put his life in danger.
The judge emphasized that, for his own safety, it is best for the defendant to remain in custody for the time being.
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“Khalifa Garba has defamed the character of Alhaji Saidu Dogo, offending many people in the process. Given the severity of the situation, I hereby order that Khalifa Garba be remanded in the Correctional Service until December 16, 2024, for further mention”. The Judge gave the ruling.
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Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, defense counsel Barrister Badamasi Gandu expressed confidence in his case, stating that he is prepared to present credible evidence to secure his client’s freedom.
