By Muhammad Salim
Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organisations in Kano state has described the decision of an upper Shari’a Court sentencing Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara to death for blasphemy as a welcome development.
A statement signed by Dr Sa’idu Ahmad Dukawa on behalf of the coalition, said, the forum has since inception of the trial followed all proceedings and is satisfied with the court final verdict.
It added that the convict has been given all the necessary opportunities to defend himself over all the charges levelled against him, witnesses and evidence tendered, but he couldn’t.
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“This judgement, we hope, will serve as a deterrent to others who are harbor the same ideology.”
“This forum, wishes to extend profound gratitude to the judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola, prosecution counsel and all parties who ensure that the right thing is done in the trial of the convict praying God’s continued guidance.”
SOLACEBASE had reported that a Sharia Court in Kano had on Thursday sentenced the Islamic Cleric to death for his blasphemous statements against Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), an act, which is believed to be capable of inciting public peace.
His conviction and sentencing ended his 16-month-long trial before the court after he was charged and arraigned by the Kano State government with blasphemy, incitement, and sundry offences on July 16, 2021, which were said to be in contravention of Sections 382, 375 of Kano Sharia Penal Code Law.
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