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Hanifa: Suspect makes a U-turn, denies killing five-year-old

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Following the murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, the principal suspect, Abdulmalik Tanko, has denied killing the girl, therefore, pleading not guilty.

During the trial on Monday, February 14th, Tanko who was accused of abducting and killing Hanifa denied the allegations against him and two others in court.

WuzupNigeria reported that Hanifa Abubakar was abducted on December 4, 2021 on her way home from Islamiyya and subsequently discovered to have been killed by her teacher and school proprietor, Abdulmalik Tanko, after demanding N6m ransom, at Dakata, Nasarawa Local Government area of Kano State.

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Meanwhile, at the continuation of the trial, Abdulmalik Tanko and Hashimu made a U-turn, denying allegations that Hanifa was poisoned and buried in a school.

They only responded to one-third of the charges read to them, which was conspiracy.

Also, Fatima, who was one of the suspects, denied allegations read to her by writing a letter to Hanifa’s parents, stating that a ransom of N6 million was required on behalf of Abdulmalik Tanko.

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The prosecution counsel, led by Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Musa Lawan asked the court to allow them to present their evidence at the next hearing.

The presiding Judge, Justice Usman Naabba adjourned the case to March 2 and 3 for hearing.

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