Galaxy Television Menu

Court Frees Alleged Nyanya Bombing Mastermind

The court on Monday struck out a two-count terrorism charge against Mr. Ogwuche, after months of trial for the April 2014 attack which killed more than 70 people, hinging its decision on lack of diligent prosecution by the state.

The suspect, who was in court, however was not discharged as he is been detained by the Department of State Security Service .

However, the hearing of his case for the enforcement of his fundamental human right has been adjourned to December 5.

Ogwuche is asking the court to compel the Attorney-General of the Federation and the SSS to either charge him to court or set him free.

He contends that Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution is been violated by his continued detention since July 15 without trial.

Mr Aminu Ogwuche was arrested in Sudan and brought to the country on the July 15, 2014 on charges of being the mastermind of the twin bombings in Nyanya, Abuja.

The terrorism act which rocked the Nyanya Motor Park took place during morning peak hours as residents were hurrying to get to work.

Related Articles


The following 6 pages may interest you as well: