By. Najib Lawan Dambazau
The Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), has commended a state counsel, Barrister Aisha Yakubu Adamu, for successfully securing the conviction of a rape offender who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
The convict, Muhammad Zulfalalu Alfa, 32, of Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, was found guilty of rape and housebreaking by Justice Aisha Mahmoud of High Court No. 5, Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Justice, the judgment was delivered on May 13, 2026, following a full trial. The defendant, who was arrested on June 5, 2020, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for rape and six years for housebreaking, with both sentences to run concurrently.
The court also ordered the convict to pay N500,000 compensation to the victim.
The case was prosecuted by Barrister Aisha Yakubu Adamu of the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kano State Ministry of Justice.
Commending the prosecutor, Maude described the judgment as a victory for justice and a reflection of the ministry’s commitment to protecting victims and ensuring offenders are held accountable.
He said the conviction sends a strong message that rape and other forms of violence against persons would not be tolerated in Kano State, reaffirming the ministry’s resolve to vigorously prosecute criminal cases and secure justice for victims.
The attorney-general also praised the Department of Public Prosecutions under the leadership of Barrister Abdullahi Ibrahim Muhammad for its professionalism and dedication to the effective prosecution of criminal cases.
He urged state counsel to remain steadfast and committed in the discharge of their duties, assuring them of the ministry’s support in promoting justice, fairness and accountability across the state.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights of citizens, combating sexual and gender-based violence and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
