The Kano State Police Command has arraigned one of the youths accused of killing a police officer, Murtala Auwalu, on France Road while performing his duties on January 1, 2025.
Abdussalam Lawan appeared in the Magistrate Court at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, presided over by Magistrate Haulatu Magaji, facing charges of conspiracy to commit an offense and murder, contrary to Section 221. He, nonetheless, refuted the allegations made against him.
The young man, together with a few friends who escaped, is alleged to have been directly involved in the murder of the police officer.
Magistrate Haulatu Magaji postponed the case until February 11, 2025, to receive additional government guidance because the court lacks jurisdiction in the matter.
The officer’s wife urged the Emir of Kano, the Governor of Kano, and the Police Commissioner to broaden the inquiry into the suspects activities to guarantee that justice is achieved.
