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Court Grants  NDLEA Permission To Further Detain Abba Kyari

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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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Kano Government Inducts 70 New State Counsel

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The Kano State Government has formally inducted 70 new state counsel into the Ministry of Justice, in a bid to enhance the state’s justice sector. The induction ceremony took place at the Institute of Anti-Corruption in Goron Dutse.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah, disclosed this while declaring the ceremony open. He emphasized that the 70 new state counsel will strengthen the state’s justice system, ensuring timely and effective justice services.

Barr. Dederi commended the incumbent administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for employing 70 state counsel, a historic first of its kind since the state’s creation in 1967.

The 3-day induction training program covered essential topics, including court procedures, legal drafting, and advocacy. The training equipped the new state counsel with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively discharge their duties.

In his remarks, Barr. Dederi praised the Kano Ministry of Justice, describing it as a place of pride that produces reputable individuals who excel at state and federal levels. He emphasized that the ministry is not a dumping ground for lazy lawyers, but rather a hub for dedicated professionals.

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Barr. Dederi also commended the expertise of the resource persons and urged the counsel to continue tapping knowledge from their seniors.

The induction of new state counsel is expected to have a positive impact on the administration of justice in the state, ensuring citizens have improved access to justice services and their rights are protected.

The Kano State Government’s efforts to reform the justice sector are yielding positive results, promoting justice, stability, and economic growth in the state.

Earlier, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary Barr. Mustapha Nurraddeen Muhammad, delivered a comprehensive overview of the Ministry’s historical background and functions. He emphasized the importance of the new Counsel maintaining sound moral character throughout their service career, setting a high standard for their professional conduct.

Barr. Muhammad also commended Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for his efforts in addressing the shortage of manpower within the Ministry. This acknowledgement highlights the Governor’s commitment to strengthening the Ministry’s capacity and ensuring its effective functioning.

 

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2027: Northern Voters Cannot Be Coerced to Vote for Tinubu – ACF

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other prominent northern figures have rejected a call by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, for the North to wait until 2031 before contesting the presidency.

The northern leaders asserted that the region cannot be coerced into re-electing President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Ganduje had made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre and the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum at the APC national secretariat in Abuja.

He argued that since a northern president—Muhammadu Buhari—had completed two terms, fairness dictated that Tinubu should also serve for eight years.

However, the ACF and other political figures from the North rejected this stance.

Speaking to journalists, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, dismissed Ganduje’s statement as a reflection of the presidency’s “cult-like” nature, where total allegiance is expected.

He stressed that voters cannot be influenced by force.

“He or she or party members cannot influence voters by force. So, what he said was an opinion, and it’s up to the voters to endorse, reject, or modify it. In 2015, we were sold a dummy of anti-corruption. We were sold a dummy of many things, and people have realized that it wasn’t true. Then, of course, the Renewed Hope came in 2023, and the hope is turning into a nightmare,” Muhammad-Baba stated.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, also cast doubt on Tinubu’s chances, sharing a post on his verified X handle titled “2027: South West, Tinubu’s supporters playing with fire – Part 1.”

 

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Nigerian Photographer From Yobe Receives Guinness World Record Certificate

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Yobe state photographer Saidu Abdulrahman presented his Guinness World Record Certificate to Governor Mai Mala Buni at Government House in Damaturu.

The remarkable achievement was recorded by the young man last year when his 897 head shots in just 60 minutes won him the Guinness World Record.

Governor Buni who said it was a proud to the state emphasized that Saidu Abdulrahman’s accomplishment would served as an inspiration to the youth in the state and beyond .

He encouraged him to continue striving for excellence and to use his platform to motivate others to pursue their dreams despite challenges.

The Governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting and nurturing talents across various fields, ensuring that as many young achievers would be given the recognition and opportunities they deserve.

The event marked a significant moment of celebration not only for Saidu Abdulrahman but also the state, as it has showcased Yobe’s potential on the world stage.

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