Alleged Defamation: Doctor Seeks More Time To Confirm  Mental Health Status Of  Accused

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By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON

Following the ongoing case of defamation between former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General TY Buratai (rtd) and one Ibrahim Danshagamu, at the resumed hearing on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Magistrate Court 25 before Her Lordship, A.B Wali, Dr. Haruna Yakub of Mallam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, prayed for more to enable him Carry-Out more comprehensive examination of  the mental health status of the Accused.

It would be recalled that Amb. Buratai  filed a case of defamation against the defendant for publishing a fake video through the social Media Alleging that he owns Petrol Stations at different Location in Kano State.

During an interview shortly after the court sitting, counsel to the plaintiff,  Barrister Hussaini Maiqari  expressed satisfaction with the Plenary, just as he hopes his client will get justice as Dr Yakub needs more time to carry-out more tests on the mental health status of the accused,  a prayer the court granted and he did not oppose.

Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Muntari Dandago was not available to newsmen as at the time of filling this report.

Meanwhile,  the matter  has been adjourned to  March 24, 2023 for continuation of  hearing.

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