A Kano State High Court has sentenced Ayuba Sani Tumfafi to 10 years in correctional centre for the unlawful killing of his friend, Ibrahim Dan Larai, following a disagreement over waking up for the early morning Fajr prayer.

Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, who presided over the case at High Court No. 1, delivered the judgment after hearing evidence from both parties.

Court proceedings revealed that a dispute broke out between Tumfafi and the deceased over waking up for the dawn prayer, which later resulted in Ibrahim’s death.

The prosecution counsel, Amina Uba Adamu, presented three witnesses and three exhibits before the court, while Tumfafi defended himself against the charge.

After finding him guilty of unlawful killing, the court sentenced him to 10 years in prison and ordered him to pursue both Islamic and Western education while serving his sentence. (Daily Trust)