A judge in Nigeria has ordered supporters of Malam Buba Bello Jangebe not to discuss his amputation for stealing a cow on Facebook and Twitter. The restraining order was the first of its kind in the country where Islamic law was adopted in 12 northern states. In 2000, Jangebe became the first Nigerian to have his right wrist cut off on orders from a Sharia court in Zamfara. The Nigerian Civil Rights Congress began a Twitter feed, blog and Facebook debate about Jangebe’s case so “Nigerians could air their opinions on Sharia law as a whole.” That action led to the Association of Muslim Brotherhood of Nigeria, a pro-Sharia group, to file suit to stop the online debate. Justice Lawal Muhammed said his restraining order only lasts until the conclusion of the civil trial.