A Kano State High Court has issued an interim order restraining Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga from publishing or sharing alleged defamatory statements against Isa Ado Maidoya on Facebook and other social media platforms.
Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleman granted the order after hearing an ex parte application filed by Maidoya’s counsel on July 3, 2026.
The application was supported by a 21-paragraph affidavit and accompanying documentary exhibits.
Muhammad Samir Rufa’i Sani Hanga is the son of Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, who represents Kano Central Senatorial District in the Senate.
In the ruling, the court restrained Hanga, his agents, associates and anyone acting on his behalf from making further online publications concerning Maidoya pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion.
According to the court, the order was granted after listening to the submissions of the applicant’s counsel, Barrister Faruk Muhammad.
“The defendant, his agents, associates, or any persons acting on his behalf, are restrained from further online publications concerning the applicant until the substantive motion is determined,” the court ruled.
The matter, marked Suit No. K/650/2026, was adjourned to July 30, 2026, for mention.
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