Why Kano court sentenced cockerel to death

Malam Yusuf of Kano bought a cockerel to celebrate Good Friday. But the bird ended up putting him on the dock before Magistrate Halima Wali.

The court gave Yusuf till (Easter) Friday to kill his cockerel following a neighbour’s complaint that the constant crowing deprived him of sleep.

Magistrate Halima Wali issued the order against Malam Yusuf last Tuesday, declaring the bird a nuisance to the neighbourhood.

Yusuf told the court that he had bought the bird to celebrate Good Friday and asked to given given until the Christian holy day before killing it for a family feast.

The judge granted the request but warned him to prevent the cockerel from roaming the area and disturbing residents.

She also asked him to ensure he slaughters the bird on Friday as promised, or face a  penalty from the court.