FLASH ;
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (PDP, Borno) who is facing terrorism charges, was today remanded in State Security Services (SSS) custody by a Federal High Court, which will decide on his bail application next Friday, December 16.
The Senator was arrested for his links with the Islamic militant group Boko Haram. In court today, the prosecution counsel, Mrs. Fatunde, argued that Senator Ndume's detention was proper, and that he was not detained unlawfully, as was claimed by his lawyer, Ricky Tarfa.
Mr. Tarfa, in turn, told the court that his client has been detained since November 21, and that he has been denied access to his lawyer and family members.
Today's court appearance of the Senator witnessed the heavy presence of security operatives following a rumour that the dreaded sect-Boko Haram would attack the court to free the accused person.
In a short ruling, the court asked the prosecution counsel to file a counter affidavit to the bail application filed by the defense counsel. The judge also directed that the accused person be offered adequate medical care, and be allowed unrestricted access to his lawyers and immediate family members.
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This is a shame!
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