NGA university lecturer, Bashir Kurfi, has been remanded in police custody by a Katsina State court for allegedly defaming the state government. The charges stem from Kurfi's claims that the Katsina State Government sponsored bandit leaders for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, which he made during a televised interview on Trust TV. The prosecution argues that these remarks falsely accused the government of complicity with bandits and could damage its reputation. Kurfi pleaded not guilty, and his defense lawyer opposed remanding him in custody, advocating for bail. The court granted the prosecution's request to keep him in custody pending further investigation. The case followed a petition by the state's Commissioner for Internal Security, who challenged Kurfi's allegations. The police confirmed the arrest but did not release details of the evidence. The controversy sparked public debate, with the state government dismissing the claims as false and the interior minister later commenting on the situation.
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