Islamic Law and Muslim Governance in Northern Nigeria: Crimes against Life, Limb and Property in Shari'a Judicial Practice

Abstract A decade ago, twelve northern Nigerian states introduced Islamic criminal legislation. Many governors of these states supported the move only with reluctance. They were caught between popular demands for the introduction of the shari'a and the exigencies of their office, established by...

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Main Author: Weimann, Gunnar (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Brill 2010
In: Islamic law and society
Year: 2010, Volume: 17, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 375-419
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