Ahmad Aliyu
The father (Ibrahim Aliyu) and stepmother (Fatima Lawan) of Ahmad Aliyu (Namama) who was allegedly chained for seven years in Farawa, Kano State have pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy and human rights preferred against them.
Ibrahim and Fatima entered the plea before a Kano Magistrate Court sitting in Zungeru, Sabon Gari area of the metropolis.
The prosecutor, Badamasi Ya’u Gawuna told the court that Mr Aliyu connived with his wife, Fatima and detained his own son for years in a room.
The defendants who denied both charges admitted to chaining Ahmad, arguing that he was suffering from an illness beyond their control.
The presiding magistrate, Muhammad Idris adjourned hearing till September 2, 2020.
He also granted the couple bail on the condition that they provide two sureties and a bond of N100,000 each.
Mr Idris added that one of the sureties must be a village or ward head while the other must be well-known and respected in the community.
It would be recalled that the Kano State police command had on August 13 rescued 32-year-old Ahmad Aliyu who was locked in a room by his father and stepmother for over seven years after accusing him of drug abuse.
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