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Case against alleged mastermind of Abuja bombing dismissed

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Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja has struck out the two count charge brought against Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, the alleged mastermind of the 14 April Nyanya bombing.

Justice Ademola dismissed the charge for want of diligent prosecution by the Inspector-General of Police and his the.

The suspect, who was in court, however was not discharged.

Aminu Ogwuche
Aminu Ogwuche

He was arrested by agents of the Department of State Security Service

However, the hearing of Ogwuche’s case for the enforcement of his fundamental human right has been adjourned till December 5

Ogwuche is asking the court to compel the Attorney-General of the Federation and the SSS to either charge him to court or set him free.

Mr Aminu Ogwuche was arrested in Sudan and brought to the country on the July 15, 2014 on charges of being the mastermind of the twin bombings in Nyanya, Abuja.

Ogwuche, being taken away by DSS operatives in Abuja today
Ogwuche, being taken away by DSS operatives in Abuja today

On his return the Department of State Service got a court order to remand him in their custody for further investigation.

This decision was opposed by the accused who has filed a case alleging the violation of his fundamental rights.

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