Justice Musa Dahiru, of the Kano State High Court has ordered the remand of one Idris Kurma in Correction Centre for allegedly killing his wife, Aisha Idris, over disagreement of her refusal to grind groundnuts to make kuli-kuli.
Kuli-kuli is a popular delicacy made from roasted groundnuts that are spiced and then deep-fried into a flat, crunchy snack and enjoyed across Northern Nigeria.
According to report, the tragic incident occurred in Goda village, located in the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.
Kurma was arraigned on a one-count charge of culpable homicide, contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code.
The prosecution counsel, Barrister Lamido Abba Soron Dinki, during the hearing, read the charge to the defendant, who, however, pleaded not guilty to the allegation.
Subsequently, Barrister Soron Dinki requested an adjournment to allow the prosecution to present its witnesses in the case.
Justice Dahiru granted the application and ordered the remand of the defendant in a correctional facility pending further hearing.
While the case was adjourned to December 12, 2025, for continuation.