The Upper Shari’a Court in Kano has handed a death sentence to Shafiu Abubakar for the gruesome act of arson that razed a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa, resulting in the tragic death of 23 worshippers.
The court, presided over by Judge Halhatu Huza’i Zakariya, found the defendant guilty of all charges, including culpable homicide, attempted homicide, grievous injury, and arson, in contravention of sections 143, 148, and 370 of the Kano State Shari’a legal code.
The court also ordered 150 lashes and a fine of N1500 against the convict who would forfeit his Tricycle to Kano State government, the proceeds of which should be used to repair the damaged mosque.