- Kano Court Jails Man for Storing Bags of Human Faeces at Home
- Saidu allegedly collected and stored the waste for resale to farmers who use human excreta as fertiliser
- The court subsequently sentenced Saidu to 14 days in prison, fined him ₦100,000
A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a man, Mohammed Saidu, to two weeks imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₦100,000 for storing bags of human faeces outside his residence, an act the court described as a serious threat to public health.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the conviction followed complaints by residents who accused Saidu of keeping bags of human waste within his compound, causing a persistent stench that reportedly made life unbearable for people living in the neighbourhood.
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According to reports, several attempts by neighbours to persuade him to stop the practice were unsuccessful, prompting them to report the matter to environmental authorities for intervention.
Investigations revealed that Saidu, who works as a septic tank evacuator, allegedly collected and stored the waste for resale to farmers who use human excreta as fertiliser, a practice said to exist in some northern communities.
Officials who inspected the premises reportedly discovered dozens of bags containing human waste.
Before delivering judgment, Magistrate Halima Wali visited the residence to assess the situation firsthand. She condemned the practice as irresponsible and hazardous to public health.
The court subsequently sentenced Saidu to 14 days in prison, fined him ₦100,000 and ordered him to immediately evacuate all waste materials from the premises. He was also directed to sign an undertaking not to engage in similar activities in the future.
A resident of the area, Samaila Inuwa, said the community had endured the offensive odour for a long time, adding that many households could barely enjoy their homes because of the lingering smell.
He welcomed the court’s intervention, noting that conditions in the neighbourhood had improved significantly since authorities stepped in.
The community leader, Musa Abdullahi, disclosed that he had earlier cautioned Saidu after receiving initial complaints from residents.
According to him, the convict initially removed the waste bags after being warned but later resumed the practice without the knowledge of community leaders.
Abdullahi expressed hope that efforts would be made to restore harmony between Saidu and his neighbours after he serves his sentence.
