13 May 2010

Shari’ah court sentences man to death

A Shari’ah court in Alkaleri, Bauchi State, on Tuesday, sentenced a 35-year-old man, Sani Sallau, to death by stoning for having sexual intercourse with a minor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accused was arraigned before the court by hisba officials (Shari’ah enforcers) in Alkaleri Local Government Area. [234next.com] Read more [via Religious Watch]