Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has filed a defamation suit before the Kaduna State Upper Sharia Court against businessman Nasiru Idris over allegations broadcast across multiple media organisations.
In a criminal complaint filed by his counsel, M. T. Mohammed, Mr Gumi urged the court to issue a criminal summons against the defendant, who resides at No. 2 Suleiman Crescent, off Alkali Road, Kaduna.
According to the suit, the defendant made false, injurious, and unprovoked public accusations during media interviews, alleging that the complainant abducted his wife and held her for over 11 months; that the complainant forged official seals; and that the complainant stole his personal property.
The complainant contends that these actions constitute an offence of defamation, contrary to Section 37, and are punishable under Section 138 of the Sharia Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, 2002.
Background of the case
