An 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, has been sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for rape by a High Court sitting in the Gwarzo Division of Kano State.

The conviction was secured by the Kano State Ministry of Justice following the successful prosecution of the defendant before High Court No. 24.

The offence occurred on November 30, 2024, in Sauna, a community in Gabasawa Local Government Area of the state.

According to a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Najib Lawn Dambazau, the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Delivering judgment, Justice Aisha Mahmud found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to 14 years in prison. The court, however, took into account a plea for leniency presented by the defence counsel before imposing the sentence.
The case was prosecuted by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Salisu Muhammad Tahir, alongside members of his legal team.

Reacting to the judgment, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), commended the prosecution team for securing the conviction, describing it as a reflection of the ministry’s commitment to justice.

The ministry reiterated its resolve to protect the rights and dignity of victims while ensuring that perpetrators of sexual offences and other forms of violence are held accountable.

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