Three individuals have been ordered into a custodial facility by a Kano State High Court in connection with the abduction and tragic killing of a young boy.
The defendants, Hajara Sani, Hayatullah Armayau and Jibin Ado, were arraigned on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and culpable homicide.
The prosecution counsel, Barrister Lamido Abba Soran Dinki, alongside Barrister Iliyasu Ibrahim, presented the defendants before the court.
They all pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to them.
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The court ordered their remand and adjourned the case until December 4, 2026, for the commencement of the hearing of witnesses.
The prosecution alleged that Hajara Sani, who worked in the deceased’s family home, abducted Aliyu Haidar and took him to Hayatullah and Jibin, who allegedly conspired to demand a ransom of N2 million.
However, when the ransom was not paid, the defendants allegedly killed the boy.
What You Should Know
A Kano State High Court has ordered the remand of three defendants—identified as Hajara Sani, Hayatullah Armayau, and Jibin Ado—following their arraignment on serious charges that include criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and culpable homicide. According to the prosecution, Hajara Sani allegedly abducted the victim, Aliyu Haidar, from his family home where she worked, before conspiring with the other two defendants to demand a N2 million ransom that ultimately went unpaid.
- Public Safety Risk: This tragic incident highlights the severe security risks associated with domestic staffing and underscores the importance of thorough background checks for home workers.
- Legal Proceedings: The case has been adjourned until December 4, 2026, for the formal commencement of witness hearings to establish accountability and deliver justice.
