Double trouble as prison inmate is arraigned for attempted suicide

For attempting to take his own life while in prison, middle-aged Abubakar Mustapha, alleged to be a member of a gang of thieves in Dutsin-ma town, Katsina State, has been arraigned in court.

Abubakar who allegedly committed the offence which is contrary to Section 231 of the Penal Code is also facing trial before a Katsina Chief Magistrates’ Court bordering on alleged disturbance of public peace under Section 113 of the Penal Code; mischief, under Section 327 of the Penal Code and belonging to unlawful society under Section 97B of the Penal Code.

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However, Abubakar who is currently on bail, was absent in court on Tuesday as the Magistrate, Hajiya Fadila Dikko, adjourned the case to October 3 for further mention.

The Police First Information Report revealed how Abubakar tried to commit suicide in police detention.

”The said suspect was detained in police custody at Dutsin-ma.

“He used sharp nail to try to kill himself, contrary to Section 306 and 231 of the penal code law”, the report stated.

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