Siblings arraigned for stabbing woman over witchcraft

Four siblings have been charged before a Kano magistrates court sitting in Gyadi Gyadi in Kumbotso LGA over allegedly stabbing a housewife over allegations of witchcraft against her. The suspects, Zaharaddeen Muhammad, Nazifi Muhammad, Umar Muhammad and Isyaka Muhammad, were said to have mobilised to the house of their neighbour, Jummai Alasan, at Katai village […]

Four siblings have been charged before a Kano magistrates court sitting in Gyadi Gyadi in Kumbotso LGA over allegedly stabbing a housewife over allegations of witchcraft against her.

The suspects, Zaharaddeen Muhammad, Nazifi Muhammad, Umar Muhammad and Isyaka Muhammad, were said to have mobilised to the house of their neighbour, Jummai Alasan, at Katai village in Wudil LGA where they allegedly stabbed her and inflicted serious injuries on her body.

They claimed that the woman had spiritual influence on one of their family members who was critically ill for a long time.

The accused pleaded guilty to conspiracy and trespass, but denied inflicting injuries and attempt to murder, and their counsel, Barrister Auwalu Shu’aibu, urged the court to admit them to bail.

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The Magistrate, Rakiya Lami Sani, ordered their remand in a correctional centre till September 30.