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Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining ex-governor Yahaya Bello
Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining ex-governor Yahaya Bello
A High Court sitting in Lokoja on Wednesday restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting, detaining and prosecuting former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi.
Justice I.A Jamil, gave the order in a two hour judgment delivered in suit no HCL/68/M/2020 in Lokoja on Wednesday.
The judge held that infringing on the fundamental human rights of the former Kogi is null and void except as authorised by the Court.
“By this order, the EFCC is hereby restrained from arresting, detaining and prosecuting the applicant except as authorised by the Court.
“This is a definite order following the earlier interim injunction given, ” he said.
Bello had filed a case of a breach of his fundamental human rights by the Anti-graft agency before the state High Court.
The former governor had prayed for an order restraining the EFCC from arresting, detenting and prosecuting him unjustly
Bello, sought for the enforcement of his fundamental right against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Consequently, the Court restrained the respondents from persecuting the applicant, safe only when it has a reasonable evidence upon proper investigation.
On the issue of jurisdiction as challenged by the EFCC, the judge said it had failed and so was dismissed.
“This honourable court has jurisdiction to entertain this application.
“Therefore, the substantive issues of fundamental human rights sought by the applicant succeeds, ” he declared .
Speaking to newsmen, Bello’s counsel, S.A. Abbas and MS Yusuf, described the judgment as a landmark and a victory to the judiciary.
Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining ex-governor Yahaya Bello
Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected drug peddlers at Maijankai village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspects, Nandon Calap, 24, and Alex Awusis, 26, were apprehended at about 7:00 a.m. on March 25 by troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41.
Items recovered from the suspects included an illicit substance identified as methamphetamine (ice), a smoke pipe, a small bottle of smoking booker, some wrappers of the drug, an Opay ATM card, six mobile phones, and a total sum of ₦2,750.
The suspects were profiled and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Barkin Ladi, for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
Body of missing man recovered in kopgai, Mangu LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The body of a man reported missing in Kopgai village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been recovered by security operatives.
According to security sources, the corpse of Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed was found buried in a shallow grave along the Gimti River line, between Kopgai and Langai districts, at about 11:00 a.m. on March 25.
The body was exhumed and handed over to the family for proper burial according to Islamic rites, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intensified efforts to safeguard communities and address criminal activities across the state.
Body of missing man recovered in kopgai, Mangu LGA, Plateau
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspected terrorists’ informants in Agingi area of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspects, Yusuf Hussaini, 18; Saleh Mohammed, 18; and Muazu Yunusa, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 p.m. on March 25 with three dagger knives in their possession.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation, the sources added.
The arrests form part of ongoing intelligence led operations by the troops of Operation Enduring Peace to safeguard communities, curb criminal activities, and ensure the safety of residents across the state.
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Barkin Ladi, Plateau
Body of missing man recovered in kopgai, Mangu LGA, Plateau
Troops arrest three suspected terrorists’ informants in Bassa, Plateau
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