Three individuals—Hajara Sani, Hayatullah Armayau and Jibin Ado—have been ordered into custodial remand by the [Kano State High Court](https://kanojudiciary.gov.ng) for allegedly kidnapping and killing a young boy in Gobirawa village, Rano Local Government Area of Kano State. The court set the next hearing for 4 December 2026, when witnesses are expected to testify.
**What charges were filed?**
The three defendants were arraigned on multiple counts, including criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and culpable homicide. Prosecutors described the offences as a coordinated effort to abduct the child, demand a ransom of N2 million and, when the payment was not made, to murder him.
**Who represented the prosecution?**
The state’s legal team was led by Barrister Lamido Abba Soran Dinki, assisted by Barrister Iliyasu Ibrahim. Both counsel presented the case before the presiding judge and read the charges to the accused, who each entered a plea of not‑guilty.
**What is known about the alleged crime?**
According to the prosecution, Hajara Sani was employed in the victim’s family home and facilitated the boy’s removal to the homes of Hayatullah Armayau and Jibin Ado. The trio allegedly demanded a ransom of two million naira. When the family failed to pay, the defendants are accused of killing the child, identified as Aliyu Haidar.
**When and where did the incident occur?**
The alleged kidnapping and murder took place in Gobirawa village, situated within the [Rano Local Government Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rano_Local_Government_Area) of Kano State. The exact date of the incident was not disclosed in the court filing.
**What are the next procedural steps?**
The court ordered the three men to remain in custody and adjourned the matter until 4 December 2026, when the hearing of witnesses will commence. No further details on bail or sentencing were provided at this stage.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about child safety and ransom‑driven crimes in northern Nigeria, prompting calls from civil society for stronger protective measures and faster judicial processing of such offences.