Man Accused of Supplying Firearms to Bandits Faces Trial in Kano

Ibrahim was apprehended in Gano village, Warawa LGA of Kano State on February 19 this year. Additionally, he faces allegations of supplying weapons to bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Yesterday, the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned Jamilu Ibrahim, a resident of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State, before a Federal High Court in Kano. He stands accused of possessing 837 rounds of live ammunition and 4 rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) chargers, which contravenes the Firearms Act and Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.

Ibrahim was apprehended in Gano village, Warawa LGA of Kano State on February 19 this year. Additionally, he faces allegations of supplying weapons to bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

In court, Ibrahim pleaded not guilty to all charges. His lawyer, Murtala Isa, sought bail for his client, citing sections 158 and 162 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. However, the prosecution counsel, Hassana Habib Hassan, opposed the bail application, arguing that the gravity of the offence and the charges against the suspect could lead to absconding if granted bail.

Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman denied the bail application and ordered an expedited hearing of the case. While acknowledging the presumption of innocence, the judge emphasized caution due to the nature of the charges, which involve violent crimes impacting citizens' lives. The suspect has been remanded in a custodial center, and the trial is adjourned until May 13.

In a separate case, Jamila Shuaibu Armaya’u, a resident of Birane village in Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State, has begun her defense before Justice Muhammad Yunusa of the Federal High Court. Armaya’u was arrested in June 2023, allegedly in possession of live ammunition and 3 RPG launchers near the Police Academy Wudil, Kano. During her testimony, led by her lawyer, Murtala Isa, Armaya’u claimed she was asleep when arrested and detained by DSS operatives. She alleged that she was subjected to beatings and torture to coerce a confession, which she resisted.

Justice Yunusa has scheduled June 24 for the final adoption of written addresses in the case.

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