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In a dramatic turn of events at the Kano State High Court, Chinese national Frank Geng Quangrong, accused of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Ummulkhulsum Sani Buhari, has fervently denied intentionally killing her.

Instead, Quangrong pleaded self-defense, asserting that he stabbed Ummulkhulsum in response to an alleged attack on his testes.

Testifying on Tuesday, Quangrong maintained his innocence, stating, "I didn't kill Ummulkhulsum intentionally but stabbed her in self-defense after she grabbed my testes."

Appearing before Justice Sunusi Ado Ma’aji, Quangrong appealed for leniency, urging the court to consider the circumstances surrounding the incident. "I want this honourable court to temper justice with mercy in the judgment in view of the fact that I stated earlier," he implored.

Heraldviews previously reported on the alleged killing, which occurred amid a misunderstanding between Quangrong and Ummulkhulsum in Kano.

During the court session on Tuesday, Justice Ado Ma’aji scheduled March 29, 2024, as the judgment date for the case of alleged culpable homicide. The decision came after both the prosecution and defense counsel presented their final written addresses.

The prosecution, invoking Section 221(b) of the Penal Code, called six witnesses to substantiate the culpable homicide allegations against Quangrong. Notable witnesses included the deceased's mother and sister, a neighbor, a doctor, and Investigative Police Officers, all shedding light on the events of September 16, 2022.

Quangrong, in his testimony, reiterated his claim of acting in self-defense, denying any deliberate intent to harm Ummulkhulsum. A consultant urologist, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi, testified as a subpoenaed witness, offering insights into the potential physiological effects of sustained pressure on sensitive nerves.

Dr. Abdullahi explained that prolonged pressure on end nerves could lead to changes in feelings, and the release of adrenaline might trigger over-stimulation of the vagus nerve, resulting in fright, fight, or flight responses. The defense's argument hinges on these expert insights to bolster the assertion of self-defense in this tragic case.