Former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al Mustapha has sued an Islamic Cleric to Sharia court over allegations of defamation and mischevious propaganda.
Al Mustapha in a Criminal Direct Complaint filed by his lawyer, Sadau Garba, accused Sheikh Khalil of preaching a sermon at the Sani Zangon Daura Jummu’at Mosque where he stated that the former dictator’s CSO had been contracted by the government to train snipers to kill 1,000 people in furtherance of political agendas.
“The defamatory words are contained in both CD and DVD plates recorded with the knowledge and consent of the accused person and were being sold to members of the public, both within and outside Nigeria contrary to the provision of section 137 (1) Shariah Penal Code 2002, Kaduna State,” the summons read.
The cleric said, “the evil that men do lives after them. Information has reached me (that) you are in charge of training some young snipers and killers to promote your political ambition.
“These boys are being trained to kill some 1,000 people in this country perceived to be stumbling block on your part to achieving your political ambition. That is what (ex-President Olusegun) Obasanjo said in his letter. If it is Sanusi that said this, they will accuse him of abusing some people.
“This is what Obasanjo told Jonathan in his letter. About two to three Fridays ago, in this place, I told you about the existence of these sniper boys….
“The person that was given this unfortunately is a Muslim brother. He has been given the contract of training and mobilising them on how to use these boys in wanton killings in order to win election at all cost. Let’s call a spade a spade, the person that was given this contract is Al-Mustapha…….
“I swear with the name of God where he first started sitting with these boys, the venue and the time he sat, I swear with the name of God I have all the details…
“Are you not the one being accused of bringing terrorism into Nigeria? Mustapha, when you were arrested and detained, the poor Muslims, Christians, soldiers, police; Nigerians, both within and outside the country, all sympathised with you, prayed for you. If you are to pay for these prayers, I swear with the name of God, you don’t have the money to pay”.
The case was adjourned to May 22nd due to the absence of the judge.