“The prosecution failed to prove his case beyond every reasonable doubt,” the judge said
Muslihu Yusuf Ali represents Guringawa ward, a subset of Kumbotso Local Government Area in Kano.
The measure had become necessary to address the menace of drug abuse in the state.
“He has also approved that Zamfara State should be declared “a no fly zone’’ with immediate effect.”
The conditions of his release are not immediately known.
Parents of the kidnapped schoolgirls including Garba Ibrahim have confirmed that their children would regain freedom soon.
State education commissioner said the government took the decision after observing the current situation of attacks on schools in neighbouring states.
The announcement came hours after news of Mr. Tanko-Yakasai’s arrest by the SSS gripped the nation, prompting widespread condemnation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The residents, who stormed the streets in their hundreds along with women and children, used sticks and stones to attack vehicles and journalists.
