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Court jails Kannywood Actress, Sadiya Haruna for 6 months over defamation

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A Magistrate Court sitting at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Monday sentenced a Kannywood actress, Sadiya Haruna, to six months imprisonment over attacks on her colleague, Actor Isah Isah.

Mr Isah took legal action after the actress was reported to have lampooned him using vulgar words via her Instagram handle.

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The convict in a video clip posted on her Instagram page, alleged that Mr Isah had temporary marriage with her and had anal sex with her against her wish.

She also allegedly called him a womaniser, homosexual, bastard, among other derogatory words, Daily Nigerian reports.

She was first arraigned before the court on October 16, 2019 for charges of defamation which contravene Section 391 of the Penal Code.

Delivering the judgement on Monday, Magistrate Muntari Dandago, sentenced Ms Haruna to six month imprisonment without option of fine.

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