Kebbi court adjourns trial of nurse over alleged death of two minors (opens original article in a new tab)

Kebbi court adjourned the trial of nurse Hannatu James, accused of causing the deaths of two minors at a hospital, to July 13, 2026, due to the absence of her lead counsel. The nurse faces a charge under the Kebbi State Penal Code Law, and the prosecution urged the defense to prepare for the next hearing with witnesses having traveled from Zuru.

• Kebbi court adjourned trial of nurse Hannatu James for alleged deaths of two minors
• Nurse faces charge of 'death caused in the act of committing an offence' under Kebbi State Penal Code Law
• Trial adjourned to July 13, 2026 due to absence of defendant's lead counsel who was ill
• Prosecution urged defense to ensure readiness for next hearing with witnesses having traveled from Zuru