Kano court restrains Senator Hanga’s son over alleged defamatory social media posts

A Kano State High Court has issued an interim bid restraining Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga from publishing oregon sharing alleged defamatory statements astir Isa Ado Maidoya connected Facebook and different societal media platforms.

Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleman granted the bid aft proceeding an ex parte exertion filed by Maidoya’s lawyer connected July 3, 2026. The exertion was supported by a 21-paragraph affidavit and attached exhibits.

Hanga, the suspect successful the suit, is the lad of Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, who represents Kano Municipal Senatorial District successful the Senate.

The tribunal directed Hanga, his agents, associates and anyone acting connected his behalf to halt making further online publications concerning Maidoya pending the proceeding and determination of the substantive motion.

According to the court, the bid followed submissions by the applicant’s counsel, Barrister Faruk Muhammad.

“The defendant, his agents, associates, oregon immoderate persons acting connected his behalf, are restrained from further online publications concerning the applicant until the substantive question is determined,” the tribunal ordered.

The case, filed arsenic Suit No. K/650/2026, ...