Abdulmalik Tanko, the school proprietor and main accused person in the alleged murder of Hanifa Abubakar has pleaded not guilty to the crime of kidnapping and subsequent killing of the five-year-old girl. Tanko and two other suspects were arraigned before a High Court in Kano on Monday. While they pleaded guilty to the first count of conspiracy, they pleaded not guilty to the four other counts of kidnapping, demanding ransom and murder of the victim. Meanwhile, the trial judge has adjourned the matter to March 2 and 3 for the commencement of the hearing and ordered the accused persons to be remanded in the correctional centre. Why Ogun Tops List Of ‘Yahoo Boys’ In Nigeria ― Governor AbiodunThe Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that the presence of many educational institutions in the state was one of the factors why the state tops the list of internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo boys’ in the country.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 14, 2022 15:09 UTC