30-Day Detention Order Issued For Policeman And 19 Accused Of Terrorism

30-Day Detention Order Issued For Policeman And 19 Accused Of Terrorism

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has authorized the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A. A. Babangida and 19 other individuals for 30 days. This detention order, issued on Wednesday, is related to their alleged involvement in banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism……CONTINUE READING 

The court’s decision permits the DIA to thoroughly investigate the suspects’ roles in these crimes. ASP Babangida, who has been held by the DIA since June, faces accusations of supporting terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP.

The order followed an ex-parte application (FHC/ABJ/CS/1146/2024) from the DIA, which initially requested a 90-day detention period due to the investigation’s complexity and the recent capture of bomb experts connected to the suspects. However, Justice Lifu granted only a 30-day detention, stressing the importance of conducting a swift and lawful investigation. He noted that the suspects have already been in custody for three months and must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. The court has instructed the DIA to expedite its investigation while adhering to legal standards.