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Court Grants  NDLEA Permission To Further Detain Abba Kyari

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Suspended Abba Kyari

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted permission to the NDLEA to further detain suspended DCP Abba Kyari for 14 days, pending conclusion of investigation.

Justice Zainab Abubakar granted the order after the Director, Prosecution and Legal Services, NDLEA, Joseph. Sunday, moved an ex-parte motion to that effect.

The NDLEA, in the application marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/111/2022, also prayed for an extension of time within which to detain the six other suspects named in the alleged offence.

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The six others are ACP Sunday J. Ubia, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirigba, Inspector John Nuhu, Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne.

While Kyari is the 1st respondent, the six others are listed as 2nd to 7th respondents respectively in the application.

The ex-parte motion dated Feb. 15 and filed Feb. 16, slight for an order granting leave to the NDLEA for the detention of the suspects in its custody pending the conclusion of investigation.

It also sought for “an order to detain the above suspects in NDLEA custody at Gudu, Abuja for 14 days pending the conclusion of investigation

“And any other or further orders as this honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.”

In the affidavit in support of the motion deposed to by Umar Hussaini, an Assistant Litigation Officer of the NDLEA, FCT Command, the agency averred that “the 6th and 7th respondents (Umeibe and Ezenwanne) were arrested by the police including the 3rd to 5th respondents (James, Agirigba and Nuhu) in the Enugu Airport, based on suspicious of importation/trafficking in hard drugs and were subsequently transferred to the applicant for further investigation.

“That the 6th and 7th respondents confessed to the police upon their arrest that they carried the recovered drugs through Addis-Ababa, Ehiopia International Airport on Jan. 19, to Akanu Ibiam International Airport. Enugu, Nigeria.

“That the 6th and 7th respondents conspired with some other persons (now at large) to import the recovered Cocaine to Nigeria from Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia to Nigeria.

“That it is based on the above that the 6th and 7th rspondents were arrested, brought into Abuja and handed over to the NDLEA Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for further investigation.”

Hussaini said a preliminary test of the recovered substance by the command officer in the presence of the suspects, police officers and other witnesses proved positive for cocaine.

He said the suspects voluntarily admitted importing, trafficking and possessing the cocaine they were arrested with.

“That the 1st (Kyari) to the 5th respondents are police officers who carried out the arrest of the 6th and 7th respondents and transferred them to NDI EA for further investigation.

He averred that their investigation revealed that Kyari (1st resplendent), Ubia, James, Agirigba and Nuhu, who were police officers compromised the whole operation and “were involved in the importation, trafficking and dealing and also tampered with the recovered cocaine.

“That the 1st to 5th respondents were handed over upon a request by the applicant (NDLEA) to the Inspector-General of Police for investigation as regards their involvement in tampering and dealing with some of the cocaine recovered from the 6th to 7th respondent’s recovery of 21.8 kilograms of cocaine.

“That the 1st to 5th respondents have volunteered their statements upon preliminary investigation, which has shown complicity in the case. Copies of statements are hereby attached and marked Annexure NDLEA 4 4,5,6,7,8 & 9 respectively.”

Hussaini stated that the investigation would ttake some time as there are complicated dimensions of the case that require follow-up and unravelling.

“That the investigation is likely to extend to foreign counties, where some people linked to this trans-national drug trafficking activities reside.

“That it is in line with the above that the applicant is applying to the honourable court for a period of 14 days in the first instance to detain the respondents to enable it carry out its investigation successfully,” he said.

The officer noted that leave of the court waa required to detain the respondent beyond the limit required by law, pending the conclusion of the investigation.

“That an order of this court is required to detain the respondent for 14 days in the first instance pending the conclusion of investigation of this case.

“That this investigation involves a sister security agencies and thereby the agency has to collaborate and seek the assistance of the other sister security agencies to unravel the circumstances of this case,” he added.

Hussaini, who said that it was in the interest of justice to grant the application, said the respondent would not be prejudice by the grant of the application.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DCP Kyari had, through his lawyer, Cynthia Ikena, approached Justice Inyang Ekwo on Monday, praying the court to admit him to bail on health grounds.

Kyari, who was formerly the head of Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), had also filed a fundamental enforcement rights suit over alleged unlawful arrest and detention.

He also demanded for a N500 million damages from the NDLEA for infringing on his fundamental rights.(NAN)

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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