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Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Kano Preacher Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Blaspheming Prophet Mohammed

A Kano preacher, Abdulaziz Dauda, popularly known as Inyass, has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed.

 

According to THE CABLE, He reportedly committed the offence at the Maulud festivity on June 31, 2015. Counsel to the state government, Lamido Abba Soron Dinki, said five witnesses, including the police, testified before the court. Dauda’s counsel, who concealed his identity, refused to comment on the judgment.

The death counsel can be appealed.

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