Niger: Court rules on fundamental human rights of terrorist suspect on March 13th

The Federal High Court has scheduled March 13, 2024 for its verdict in the case against terrorist suspect Mohamed Ahmadu regarding the enforcement of fundamental human rights.

The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Amina Garba, is expected to rule on the matter.

The decision to postpone sentencing was made by Justice Garba after considering submissions from the lawyer representing the defendant in the case and six other defendants.

Sentencing was originally scheduled for January 17, 2024.

Recall that Mr. Muhammad Ahmadu and six others were arrested by security forces and various weapons were allegedly recovered from his residence in Nikambe area on the outskirts of the state capital Minna.

As a result, in 2022, the Niger state government demolished Ahmadu's house, which was allegedly built with funds from terrorist proceeds.

Since Ahmadu's arrest, his whereabouts have not been disclosed.

In response, his wife, Innawole Ahmadu, applied to the court through her lawyer, Mohamed Tsad Mohamed, seeking enforcement of her husband's basic human rights.

Mr Muhammad, representing the complainant, urged the court to intervene to ensure the protection of his client's rights and either release him from the custody of the security services or prosecute him.

The parties to the lawsuit include the Inspector General of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), the State Police Commissioner, the State Director of State Services, the Attorney General, and the Attorney General. Commissioner for Local Government and Mayors Affairs;

After considering the arguments of both defense teams, including the former Attorney General and Attorney General of Niger State, Mr. Nasara Dan Malam representing the state, Mr. Mohamed Tsad Mohamed representing the defendant, Mr. Abdulmalik Sani of the DSS, and the court. After considering the arguments of both lawyers, including Chief Justice Thaddeus Jude Akaeze, the police legal department said the presiding judge has reserved judgment on the case to March 13, 2024.

Source: dailypost.ng