Mother Threatens Legal Action as Court Adjourns Murder Case of Government Technical College Student to July 8
KADUNA – May 27, 2025 —
A Chief Magistrate Court in Kabala Doki, Kaduna State, has once again adjourned the murder case involving the killing of 17-year-old Ahmed Musa, a student of Government Technical College, Malali, to July 8, 2025. The deceased was allegedly murdered on February 16, 2025, within the school premises.
Presiding over the case, Chief Magistrate Naheed Ibrahim Abdulhamid ordered the remand of four suspects in a correctional centre while adjourning the hearing. The suspects, identified as personnel of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS), include Timothy Abba (56), Joseph Ogoni (41), Bulus Adamu (42), and Francis Adamu (48). All four were deployed to the school for security duties.
Two other suspects, believed to be students and identified as the prime suspects — Wisdom Markus Kefas and Innocent Yakubu — were absent from Thursday’s court session. The nonappearance of the students and prosecution witnesses has raised concerns about the pace and transparency of the judicial process.
The court initially adjourned the case to May 27 for further hearing before setting a new date of July 8. All six suspects, including the two students, are being held in custody at the Kaduna Correctional Centre on charges of criminal conspiracy and negligence leading to the death of the SS2 student.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the biological and stepmothers of the deceased expressed frustration over repeated delays. The mother accused the Kaduna State Government and the school authorities of negligence and warned of legal action.
"This is the sixth time we are coming to court, and yet the key suspects are not consistently appearing," she said. "As his biological mother, I am heading to the Federal High Court to demand justice, compensation, and an expedited process. We will not allow this case to be buried or politically influenced."
She further alleged that the Kaduna State Government is attempting to frustrate the family in hopes the case would be forgotten.
In a petition dated February 24, 2025, the father of the deceased also appealed to the state governor through the Commissioner for Education, calling for a thorough investigation into the killing and demanding accountability and compensation from the state government for its failure in protecting the student.
As public concern continues to grow over the handling of the case, civil rights advocates and family members are urging the authorities to ensure transparency and justice for the late Ahmed Musa.
