…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media.
However, the police clarified that they cannot be held responsible if the court absolved the suspects of any wrongdoing.
Arrest and Court Appearance of the Suspects
He stated that the police had fulfilled their responsibility by arraigning the individuals in court.
The judgment delivered by the Chief Magistrate Court I Gutwa, Sokoto on January 30, 2023, highlighted the absence of the prosecution team.
Potential Charges and Sentencing
Had the suspects been convicted, they could have faced a maximum sentence of two years in prison for charges related to criminal conspiracy and inciting public disturbance.