Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara has been returned to Kano from Kuje Prison in Abuja, Nigeria. The cleric was brought back to face trial in Kano, following an order from the Court of Appeal. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday to continue his trial.
Sheikh Abduljabbar was arrested and detained in 2021 for allegedly making blasphemous comments against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was subsequently tried, found guilty, and sentenced to death by hanging by a Kano Sharia Court in 2022.
The cleric’s lawyers had appealed the sentence, and the Court of Appeal ordered that he be returned to Kano to face trial. Sheikh Abduljabbar’s return to Kano has sparked interest and concern among the public, with many awaiting his next court appearance.
The trial is expected to attract large crowds, as this is Sheikh Abduljabbar’s first appearance in a Kano court since his sentencing in 2022. The cleric’s supporters and critics are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the trial.
Sheikh Abduljabbar’s case has sparked controversy and debate in Nigeria, with some calling for his release and others demanding that he face the full force of the law. The outcome of the trial is uncertain, but it is likely to have significant implications for Nigeria’s fragile social fabric.
The Kano State Government has made arrangements for the trial to proceed smoothly and securely. The court is expected to hear arguments from both the prosecution and the defense before delivering its verdict.
Editor Mahmoud Muhammad Bureau Chief N/West
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