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FG Withdraws Terrorism Charge Against Miyetti Allah Leader
During Wednesday’s hearing, the Federal Government informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that it has decided not to proceed with the alleged terrorism charge against Alhaji Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Kore.
The prosecuting lawyer, Mrs Aderonke Imana, made this announcement in an oral application, citing Section 108 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015.
She also mentioned that the request was based on the authority of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) as stated in Section 174 of the Constitution.
Imana said: “Consequently, the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation has instructed me to withdraw this charge against the defendant in the interest of justice.
“That is our humble application my lord.”
Defence lawyer, Ahmed Raji, SAN, did not oppose the prosecution’s application.
Raji thanked the AGF for his “magnanimous gesture,” adding: “We urge your lordship to discharge the accused person under the sections referred to by the prosecutor.”
Delivering his judgement, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered the discharge of Bodejo.
“The court is hereby moved to consider the application for the discharge of the defendant.
“Consequently, an order is hereby made discharging the defendant. That is the order of this court,” the judge declared.
