Kano Court Acquits Inusa Rabo of Murder Charge
On October 14, 2026, a State High Court in Kano acquitted 35-year-old Inusa Rabo of the culpable homicide charge against him for the death of 55-year-old Sa’idu Haruna. Justice Fatima Adamu stated that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting evidence of Rabo's mental illness presented by psychiatrist Dr Adamu Aliyu from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Dawanau.
The incident occurred on September 1, 2024, when Rabo allegedly struck Haruna with a stick, leading to Haruna's death at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. The prosecution called three witnesses and presented three exhibits, while the defense, led by Haruna Zakariyya, also called three witnesses and provided a medical certificate confirming Rabo's decade-long mental health issues.
Justice Adamu discharged and acquitted Rabo but mandated his relatives to ensure he continues his treatment and medication.
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