Man remanded for allegedly impersonating Kwankwasiyya praise singer

The police have arraigned a man, Badaru Ibrahim Katsina, before a Kano Magistrate’s Court over alleged impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm and obtaining money.

The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read to him, while his counsel applied for bail.

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The court granted him bail on the condition that he produces his ward head or a local imam as surety.

The surety would be required to pay ₦1m if the defendant fails to appear in court.

The defendant was alleged to have opened a bank account in the name of popular singer Tijjani Gandu and defrauded a man in Kebbi State of ₦8m by falsely promising to arrange a musical performance for him.

The court adjourned the case until November 12 for further proceedings.