NigeriaTwo Nigerian TikTokers Bag 20 Strokes For Defaming Governor

Two Nigerian TikTokers Bag 20 Strokes For Defaming Governor

-

- Advertisment -spot_img
JUMIA GLOBAL

Kano, Nigeria – Two TikTok stars in Kano state who mocked a government official have been sentenced to 20 strokes of cane under Sharia law.

According to reports, Mubarak Isa Muhammed and Muhammed Bula allegedly insulted Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the northern state of Kano in a video clip.

Their video, in which they mocked Mr. Ganduje for alleged land grabbing, corruption, and sleeping on the job, was posted last week.

JUMIA GLOBAL

They posted the clip on TikTok and Facebook and Muhammad, who is known as Unique Pikin online, was arrested along with Mr. Bula.

Their action was ‘capable of disturbing public peace’ according to prosecution lawyer Wada Ahmed Wada, who said they had defamed the governor.

Both men pleaded guilty and asked the judge for leniency. However, the judge ordered them to be given 20 lashes each, pay a fine of 10,000 naira (£20) and clean the court for 30 days.

Read Also: Man Arraigned For Threatening A Police Officer With Death

They also had to apologise to Mr. Ganduje on social media for their actions.

In Kano state, only Muslims are sentenced in Sharia court. But it is a state, among 12 others, which practices Sharia law among secular laws, as it is a Muslim-majority area.

newswebbs
newswebbshttps://newswebbs.com
New Webbs is an independent online news platform launched with the aim of connecting the world with the latest news on the web.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest news

European Flying Car Tech Soars To China In Surprise Deal

A Chinese firm has acquired the technology behind a flying car, initially developed and successfully test-flown in Europe. Hebei Jianxin...

Super Eagles Suffer 2-0 Defeat Against Tactical Mali

Nigeria's Super Eagles endured a 2-0 loss against Mali's Les Aigles in their second international friendly match on Tuesday...

Mom, Others Applaud Death Sentence Issued To Chinese Who Killed Lover

Kano, Nigeria - Hajiya Fatima Zubairu, mother of Ummulkhulsum Buhari, killed by her Chinese boyfriend Frank Geng Quarong, commends...

Nigerian Military Demands Capture Of Killers As Slain Soldiers Buried

FCT, Nigeria - The Nigerian Army has announced that the soldiers who lost their lives in the Okuama community...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

Google, Meta, Apple To Be scrutinized By The EU

Some biggest and famous tech firms in the world are to be investigated over uncompetitive practices, the European Union...

US-based Kenyan Activist Wins Humanitarian Award

NAIROBI, KENYA - A US-based human rights activist, Ms Margaret Ruto who fronted the arrest of an American Christian...

Must read

Origin Tech Group Partners Niger State Government, Signs Agreement

Origin Tech Group, a knowledge-based and practical solution-driven leader...

South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, Other Embassies Owing $5.3M Ground Rents In Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria - Foreign embassies and high commissions owed...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you