Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – Members of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, March 13, to demand the unconditional release of their president, Bello Bodejo.
Bodejo has been held in the custody of the
Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) since he was arrested on January 23 at the
Miyetti Allah’s office in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State over the
unveiling of a vigilante group.
The Attorney General of the Federation and
minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on February 5, filed a motion
ex-parte seeking to remand Bodejo pending the conclusion of the investigation
and arraignment in court.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Division
of the Federal High Court granted an order for Bodejo to be remanded for 15
days. At the expiration of the 15 days, the court gave the Federal Government
seven days to file a charge against Bodejo.
At the proceedings on February 22, the
judge gave the FG seven days to file a charge against Bodejo.
Bodejo’s lawyer subsequently filed a motion
for his unconditional release. The motion is slated for hearing today, March
13.
Ahead of the hearing, Miyetti Allah members
stormed the court with banners that read: “Free Bello Badejo.”
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