A Chinese businessman accused of killing his Nigerian lover has been remanded in custody by a magistrates’ court in Kano, northern Nigeria.
Geng Quanrong, the suspect, is accused of breaking into the victim’s family home last weekend, attacking her, and slitting her neck with a knife.
In Nigeria, the incident prompted widespread indignation, with social media users and the victim’s family demanding justice.
On Wednesday, Mr. Geng, 47, appeared in court and was charged with murder.
But they requested time from the court so they could formulate appropriate charges. Suspect has not yet admitted guilt or innocence.
A spokesperson for the judiciary in Kano state told the BBC the case had been adjourned to 13 October.
The victim, Ummukulthum Sani Buhari, 22, was taken to a local hospital after the stabbing. Doctors confirmed she was dead on arrival.
The suspect was arrested as he attempted to flee the scene – after residents raised the alarm. Since then he has been in police custody.
It is unclear what exactly triggered the incident on Friday night, but residents and family sources say the estranged lovers had started having problems when the deceased indicated she was no longer interested in marrying the Chinese man.
