Niger Court dismisses suit files against new Kontagora Emir

From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

The Court sitting in Minna has dismissed a suit filed before it, challenging the appointment of the 7th Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau Mu’azu. Justice Abdullahi Mikail while delivering judgment on the matter ruled that the suit lack merit and substantial evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. According to him, the plaintiff failed totally to also prove the case against the defendant as required by the law, hence dismissed the case for lack of merit after three hours judgement.

Justice Mikail said the third issue on the matter as regard documents of claims submitted did not satisfy the court.