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The
State Security Services on Tuesday filed a two-count charge against one Kabiru
Muhammad, the alleged mastermind of the purported story of President Muhammadu
Buhari’s false marriage before a Kano Magistrate court and charged him with defamation
and injurious falsehood, contrary to section 392 and 393 of the Penal Code.
The
charge is said to attract a maximum of three years’ imprisonment, without fine,
if he is found guilty of the offence, as the accused, who was wearing a long
gown, was brought to court amidst tight security.
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TIMES learned that Muhammad had allegedly spread the rumour of a wedding
ceremony between Mr Buhari and one of his ministers, Sadiya Farouq, a case,
which a the end of proceedings, the magistrate, Aminu Gabari, granted Muhammad
bail of.
According
to the magistrate, the accused must provide two sureties, one of them a grade
level 15 officer in the civil service, equal or above, while the other must be
a businessman, and a bail bond of N1 million.
The
trial was adjourned to February 5 for the continuation of hearing.
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