The
two-count charge brought against Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, the alleged mastermind of
the the Nyanya bombing, was this afternoon struck out by a Federal High Court
in Abuja. Justice Adeniyi Ademola said he had no other option than to strike
out the case for want of diligent prosecution, according to the newsexpress
The
suspect, who was in court, however was not discharged as he is being detained
by the Department of State Security (DSS).
Hearing
of Ogwuche’s case for the enforcement of his fundamental human right has been
adjourned to December 5. He is asking the court to compel the Attorney-General
of the Federation and the DSS to either charge him to court or set him free.
He
contends that Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution is being violated by his
continued detention since July 15 without trial.
Ogwuche
was produced in court today in compliance with an earlier order of the court.
The
suspect was arrested in Sudan and brought back home amid drama and
chest-thumping by the police and the DSS last July 15.
A
suspected Boko Haram member, Ogwuche is supposed to have been diligently
prosecuted for the April 2014 Nyanya bombing which killed more than 70 people.
The blast at the Nyanya Motor Park occurred during morning peak hours as
residents were hurrying to work.
On
his return the DSS got a court order to remand him in their custody for further
investigation. The 90 days requested by the DSS have since passed. According to
the prosecution, the DSS is still drafting charges against the suspect and will
arraign him at the appropriate time.
This
decision was opposed by the accused, who has filed a case alleging the
violation of his fundamental rights.
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