The Kano State High Court No. 1, sitting at the Audu Bako Secretariat, on Thursday continued the murder trial of Ayuba Sani, accused of killing Ibrahim Dan Larai in Tumfafi town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area.
The incident, which reportedly occurred last year, followed a series of disagreements between the duo. According to court records, Ayuba Sani allegedly stabbed the deceased in the neck with a knife after repeated disputes over waking him up for dawn (Subh) prayers at the mosque, despite his warnings to stop.
During the resumed sitting, the state prosecutor, Barr. Amina Uba, presented two additional witnesses — ASP Cindu Cuwa and Inspector Buhari — who both testified on the investigations carried out regarding the case. Their testimonies were received and they were subsequently discharged by the court.
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With Thursday’s session, the prosecution has now presented a total of three witnesses in the ongoing murder trial.
Presiding judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, adjourned the matter to January 29, 2026, for the defendant to open his defence, having earlier pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder.