metro

Alleged Boko Haram negotiator Mamu arraigned, sent to DSS custody

Alleged Boko Haram negotiator, Tukur Mamu was a moment ago arraigned on a 10-count charge before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Mamu was charged with terrorism related offences, including receiving ransoms from families of victims of the Kaduna train attack, dealing with terrorists funds, obstructing the activities of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) committee to negotiate those who kept hostage victims of the train attack, exchanging voice notes with Boko Haram spokesperson, among others.

READ ALSO:

Mamu, who was arraigned alone, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him.

His lawyer, Mohammed Katu (SAN) argued the defendant’s bail application, and prayed the court to admit Mamu on bail, a request the prosecuting lawyer, Mrs. Aderonke Imana objected to, on the grounds that Mamu’s health condition was not beyond what officials of the State Security Service (SSS) could handle.

Justice Inyang Ekwo reserved ruling to a date to be communicated to parties, but ordered that Mamu, who has been in SSS’ custody since his arrest last year, should remain in the same custody pending the delivery of the reserved ruling.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana over immigration offences

UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana over immigration offences The United Kingdom has deported 43…

5 hours ago

JAMB delists four centres, arrests 27 impersonators in ongoing UTME

JAMB delists four centres, arrests 27 impersonators in ongoing UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…

6 hours ago

Police recover bodies of father, son after mysterious death

Police recover bodies of father, son after mysterious death Authorities in Ebonyi State have recovered…

6 hours ago

Real Madrid demand referee change, could boycott Copa Del Rey final

Real Madrid demand referee change, could boycott Copa Del Rey final Real Madrid refused to partake in…

6 hours ago

Many missing, one killed in Ebonyi community clash

Many missing, one killed in Ebonyi community clash One person has been shot dead, two injured…

6 hours ago

Zamfara okays 100% increase in NYSC members’ state allowances

Zamfara okays 100% increase in NYSC members’ state allowances National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted…

6 hours ago