Tribunal orders arrest of Kano INEC's witness' attackers

The Kano State Governorship Tribunal, headed by Justice Halima Shamaki, has ordered the arrest of the suspected perpetrators of an attack on Independent National Electoral Commission worker Halima Sambo Hassan, who gave evidence in respect of the state governorship election before the court on Tuesday.

The judge said she has a letter in her file, written by lead counsel in the matter and requesting the tribunal to relocate to Abuja “because Kano is not safe”. The counsel said: “My lord the photograph of the witness, when leaving this court was taken; this is contempt. We seek the protection of this court. For a witness to come and give evidence is not a crime. I have all that transpired on my phone. I am ready to tender it in evidence.”

He noted that such nefarious acts against the court would not be tolerated. He called on party supporters to respect the sanctity of the court of law.

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