Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Isa Makwarari, before Magistrate Court No. 53 in the Normansland area of Kano metropolis.
Sheikh Makwarari is accused of involvement in the illegal
sale of government and community-owned lands, an offence described by the
police as a serious violation of land administration laws.
Presiding Magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad Datti oversaw the
proceedings, during which the defence counsel informed the court that they were
not fully prepared to proceed, noting that a similar case involving the cleric
is currently pending before a higher court in the state.
In response, prosecution counsel Barrister Nura stated that
the matter was first reported on November 18, 2025, and that the police had
previously submitted the case file to the Kano State Ministry of Justice for
legal review to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to prosecute or
discontinue the case.
After hearing submissions from both sides, Magistrate Datti
adjourned the matter to today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, when the charges
are expected to be formally read and the defendant’s bail application
considered.
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