A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of Emmanuel Osase, q Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, for 60 days.
Osase was accused of spreading the messages of the terrorist group, opposing the democratic system of government in Nigeria, and calling for terrorist attacks on Nigeria and its symbols of sovereignty. He was arrested on the 11th of March.
The order detaining the suspect was given by the trial judge, Inyang Ekwo, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services marked FHC/ABJ/CS/409/2024.
A. A Ugee, Counsel to the applicant told the court that the matter was brought pursuant to Section 66(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
He, therefore, prayed the court for an order enabling the applicant to detain the respondent for 60 days pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Ruling, Justice Ekwo granted the prayer of the service.
“Upon studying the averments in the affidavit, I hereby grant the relief as prayed,” he said.
Justice Ekwo subsequently adjourned the matter till June 3, 2024.
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