Following the ongoing case of defamation between Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General TY Buratai (Rtd), and one Ibrahim Danshagamu, at the resumed hearing on Wednesday 8, February 2023 at the Magistrate Court 25, before Her Lordship, A.B Wali, Dr. Haruna Yakub of Mallam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Prayed Her Lordship for more time to enable him Carry-Out more comprehensive examination of the mental health status of the Accused.
It would be recalled that Amb. Buratai has filed a case of defamation against the Defendant for publishing a fake video through Social Media, Alleging that he owns Petrol Stations at different Locations in Kano State.
During an interview shortly after the Court sitting, Counsel to the Plaintiff, Barrister Hussaini Maqari expressed satisfaction with the Plenary as He hopes his Client will get Justice. He said Dr. Yakub needs more time to carry out more tests on the mental health status of the accused, a request the Court granted and that he did not oppose.
Counsel to the Defendant, Barrister Muntari Dandago was not available for News Men as at the time of filling this report.
The matter was adjourned till 24th March 2023 for a continuation of the hearing.
