The Katsina State Hisbah Board and several of its officials has been reportedly suedd by a married woman, Hauwa Umar Saulawa, over allegations of unlawful arrest, detention, and being subjected to 33 strokes in connection with an alleged attempted adultery case.
Saulawa is seeking ₦5 million in compensation, a written apology, and other reliefs. Her suit reportedly invokes constitutional protections relating to human dignity and fundamental rights, as well as provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
The case was filed before the Katsina State High Court under suit number KTH/3077/2026. ⚖️🇳🇬
These are allegations contained in a court case and have not been established by the court. The defendants had not publicly responded as of the time of publication.
Regardless of the circumstances, allegations of physical punishment, detention, or abuse should be addressed through due process, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.
Justice must be impartial. Human dignity must be protected. And no one should be above the law.
