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Kano Man Docked for Setting Girlfriend Ablaze for Rejecting His Marriage Proposal

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KANO, Nigeria – Abdullahi Idris, a resident of Rimi town in Sumaila Local Government Area, has been arraigned in a Kano State Sharia court for allegedly setting his girlfriend, Sa’adatu Ibrahim, ablaze after she turned down his marriage proposal.

Idris, who had been in a relationship with Ibrahim, a divorced woman, for only seven days, is facing serious charges of malice, arson, and attempted murder.

According to court documents, the accused allegedly resorted to violence when Ibrahim refused his proposal, resulting in the horrific act of setting her on fire.

The prosecutor, Barrister Maryam Jubril, presented the charges in court on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, and requested a new date for Idris’ re-arraignment to further prepare the case.

Idris pleaded not guilty to all the charges during the court session.

The presiding judge, Khadiyya Rakiya Lami Sani, ordered Idris to be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case until September 16.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case has drawn significant attention, highlighting issues of domestic violence and the extreme measures taken by some individuals in response to personal rejection.

The court’s future sessions are expected to bring more details to light and ensure that justice is served.

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