Driver, 2 other docked for stealing jewelry, others worth N60m from Emir Sanusi II’s wife

By Ramatu Garba

Suleiman Yakubu, a driver attached to one of the wives of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, have been docked for allegedly stealing jewelry, a cash sum of N500,000, and a Samsung phone, all valued at N60 million from her boss.

Yakubu was arraigned alongside Idris Uba- Musa, and Abdullahi Hassan, whose addresses and ages were not provided by the court are charged with conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property before Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano on Wednesday

The prosecutor, Mr Abubakar Ibrahim, told the court that Yakubu who works as a driver to the Emir’s first wife (Sadiya Ado-Bayero), committed the offence on March 16, in Kano.

He alleged that the first defendant trespassed into her room and stole jewelry, a cash sum of N500,000, and a Samsung phone, all valued at N60 million.

The first defendant Yakubu pleaded guilty to the charge, while the second and third defendants pleaded not guilty.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes the provisions of sections 97, 280 and 317 of the Penal Code.

The defence counsel Mr A.A. Abdullahi, made a bail application on behalf of his clients.

Chief Magistrate, Hadiza Abdurahman, granted bail in the sum of N10 million each with two reliable surties.

She said one of the sureties must be the defendant’s father or brother, while the second surety must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 15.

The judge adjourned the matter until April 13 for hearing.