Kano Man Blinds Stepmother in Violent Assault Over 'Awara'
- A Kano man, Najib Adamu, has been remanded for allegedly blinding his stepmother in one eye during a violent assault
- The attack was reportedly triggered by a dispute over her sending his younger brother to buy bean curd (Awara)
- In court, he denied charges of making threats but admitted to beating her. He is being held until his final verdict on September 15, 2025
A domestic dispute over a purchase of bean curd, locally known as “Awara,” has culminated in a horrific act of violence, leaving a woman blinded in one eye and her stepson in custody.
Najib Adamu, a resident of Kwanar Dala in Kano State, has been arraigned before a Sharia Court following the brutal assault on his stepmother, Maryam Ibrahim.
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The incident unfolded after Maryam sent Najib's younger brother to buy her some Awara.
This seemingly innocent request, however, allegedly provoked intense anger in Najib, who subsequently launched a violent attack on the woman.
The assault was so severe that it resulted in Maryam losing the sight in her left eye.
The Kano state Police Command arrested Najib on charges of threat and violence.
He was brought before Sharia Court No. 1 sitting at Kofar Kudu, presided over by Justice Shamsuddin Ado Abdullahi Unguwar Gini.
During the court proceedings, the prosecuting lawyer, Aliya Aminu Yar Gaya, recited the charges against him. While Najib denied the allegations of issuing threats, he however admitted to the charge of beating his stepmother.
In a preliminary ruling, Presiding Judge Abdullahi ordered that Najib be remanded in a correctional facility until September 15, 2024, when the court is expected to pronounce its final verdict on the case.
Kano community bans boyfriend-girlfriend meetings
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Sharada community in Kano State has banned boyfriend-girlfriend meetings beyond 10 p.m. as part of sweeping new security measures.
The village head, Alhaji Iliyasu Muazu Sharada, announced the restriction alongside 28 other bylaws following consultations with ward heads, and community elders.
“The regulations also prohibit lovers from meeting in tinted vehicles, and ban horse riding during wedding celebrations.
“Additionally, house agents, and lawyers must now obtain the village head's approval before renting out properties,” the village head added.
Community says law made due to security concerns
Community elders say these are practices that have been exploited by criminals, and there is need for a move aimed at tracking their activities.
Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, a community member, say these laws if implemented will reduce criminal and immoral activities in the area.
“We have, many times arrested men who park with tinted windows, pretending to be with girlfriends while actually they are there doing something immoral or criminal.”
Man arrested in Kano for lewd act
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, was arrested by Kano Hisbah after a viral video showed him engaging in an obscene act with a she-goat.
The suspect claimed the act was staged to gain social media attention, though he denied actual contact with the animal.
Hisbah officials condemned the act and ordered mental and drug evaluations, warning against eroding Islamic and moral values for online fame.
Source: Legit.ng
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