Jamilu Ibrahim was arraigned for possessing ammunition and RPG chargers, accused of supplying weapons to bandits in Katsina
Despite pleading not guilty, Ibrahim’s bail application was denied, and the trial was adjourned until May 13
Jamilu Ibrahim, a resident of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State, was arraigned yesterday before a Federal High Court in Kano for allegedly possessing 837 rounds of live ammunition and four rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) chargers, in violation of the Firearms Act and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.
On February 19, Ibrahim was apprehended in Gano village, Warawa LGA, Kano State.
He was also accused of supplying bandits with weapons in Katsina’s Jibia Local Government Area.
Ibrahim pleaded not guilty to all the charges brought against him in court.
Murtala Isa, his lawyer, applied for bail for his client, citing sections 158 and 162 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 (ACJA).
However, the prosecution counsel, Hassana Habib Hassan, opposed the bail application, arguing that given the gravity of the offence and the charges against the suspect, he might abscond if granted bail.
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman denied the bail application and ordered an expedited hearing of the case.
The judge emphasised the seriousness of the allegations, acknowledging the presumption of innocence but asserting caution due to the nature of the charges involving violent crimes impacting citizens’ lives.
The suspect was remanded in a custodial centre and the trial was adjourned until May 13.
In a separate case, Jamila Shuaibu Armaya’u, a resident of Birane village in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, has opened her defence before Justice Muhammad Yunusa of the Federal High Court.
Armaya’u was arrested in June 2023 allegedly in possession of live ammunition and 3 RPG launchers near the Police Academy Wudil, Kano.
During her testimony led by her lawyer, Murtala Isa, Armaya’u claimed she was asleep when arrested and detained by DSS operatives, alleging she was subjected to beatings and torture to coerce a confession, which she resisted.
Justice Yunusa scheduled June 24 for the case’s final adoption of written addresses.
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