Kano govt claims no evidence to pursue Doguwa’s homicide case
The Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Musa Abdullahi Lawan, on Thursday, said there was no evidence to pursue a homicide prosecution against the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa.
Lawan, while briefing newsmen in Kano, said his ministry could not substantiate charges of criminal conspiracy, mischief by fire, and culpable homicide against Doguwa.
“We cannot find sufficient evidence to link Doguwa with the said offences, considering that we are faced with so much inculpatory and exculpatory evidence for and against him,” he said.
He said that the statements of those that implicated Doguwa were full of contradictions and could not find medical evidence to prove the death of the victims.
“The law is clear that the allegations that Doguwa killed people cannot be substantiated.
“We are variably guided by the findings of the investigations of the Police as contained in the case diary sent from the FCID devoid of sentiments, fear or favour,” he said.
Lawan noted that the pistol and 30 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the second and third suspects who were aides to Doguwa, adding that investigation reveals that the ammunition given to them by Ballistic states was found intact.
“Some of the witnesses said Doguwa carried a Dane gun while some said it was a pistol.
“No bullet shell was recovered at the scene, only one knife, cutlass and charm,” he said.
He added that eight to 12 other suspects would be charged to court with mischief by fire under section 336 of the Penal Code as amended.
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