In a significant development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Nigeria Police Force permission to remand 124 individuals arrested during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. The court's decision allows for a 60-day detention period while investigations into the suspects' alleged activities continue.
Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the case, issued the interim order following separate ex-parte motions presented by Ibrahim Mohammed, legal counsel representing the Inspector-General of Police. The ruling permits the continued detention of the protesters, many of whom are minors, pending the outcome of the investigation and further legal advice from the Attorney-General of the Federation.
According to court documents, the suspects are accused of various serious offenses, including terrorism, treason, arson, and conspiracy. The police allege that the protesters were involved in activities aimed at destabilizing the Nigerian state, with some found in possession of Russian flags and other materials suggesting foreign influence.
The protestors, who range in age from 14 to 34, were reportedly arrested in Abuja and other locations across the country during what the police describe as a violent insurrection. The detainees include Abubakar Ibrahim (18), Suleiman Ali (16), and Jamilu Haruna (16), among others. They are suspected of participating in acts that allegedly threatened the sovereignty and stability of Nigeria.
In one of the motions, Mohammed argued that the defendants had engaged in activities supporting a foreign agenda to overthrow Nigeria’s democratically elected government. The court heard that the defendants were allegedly working with foreign nationals to incite violence and unrest across the country.
The investigation, according to police sources, has uncovered evidence that some of the suspects were recruited and financed by external elements to carry out the protests. The police have indicated that they are still pursuing other suspects and require additional time to complete the investigation.
Justice Nwite also ordered that minors involved in the case be remanded at a Borstal Home, a specialized correctional facility for young offenders, while the adults are held in regular correctional centers. The case has been adjourned until October 23 for further proceedings.
The ruling has sparked widespread concern, with many questioning the implications of the extended detention on the rights of the accused and the overall handling of the protests. The police, however, maintain that the measures are necessary to ensure a thorough investigation and the maintenance of national security.
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