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Nafiu Isyaku Rabiu | |
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| Born | Kano, Kano province (now in Kano State) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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Nafiu Isyaku Rabiu is a prominent businessman from Kano who became infamous for killing his wife.[1] He is the eldest son of the late Alhaji Isyaku Rabiu, a well respected Sheikh and businessman.[2] His younger brother Abdulsamad Rabiu is the second richest individual in Nigeria and fourth wealthiest in Africa.[3][4]
Rabiu underwent a legal process initiated by the Kano state government, which attracted significant attention within the state. The legal proceedings took place in a courtroom overseen by Kano's last British judge, who ultimately declared him not guilty. However, the verdict led to substantial public outcry and allegations of corruption, prompting a subsequent trial overseen by a Nigerian judge. In this new trial, Rabiu was found guilty of culpable homicide not punishable with death and subsequently incarcerated by the Court of Appeal of the country on 5 May 1980. This particular murder case, titled Nafiu Rabiu v. Kano state, left a mark on both the legal history of Nigeria and the consciousness of the state's populace. The courtroom where the trial took place is now colloquially referred to as "Kotun Nafiu" or "Nafiu's Court."[1][5]
- ^ a b "THE STORY BEHIND THE CASE OF NAFIU RABIU V THE STATE. A MUST READ!". LawPedia. 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "WITNESS TO MURDER". dailytrust.com. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "Legendary Nigerian Businessman Isyaku Rabiu Passes On At 93". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ LAFRANCO", "ROB. "Africa's Billionaires 2023". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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