Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has lamented the takeover of the prosecution of the notorious kidnap kingpin in Taraba State, Alhaji Hamisu Bala (Wadume) by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Alhaji Abubakar Malami. HURIWA called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu to ensure that the
It also noted that the accusation that the major culprit in the killing of the police officers has been sent on military course does not seat well in the conscience of the nation and is offensive to the core soul of the Constitution.
“Why the takeover by the AGF of this matter? Why did the AGF not take over the case of the billionaire kidnapper arrested in Lagos who is being prosecuted by the Police? Why did the Minister of justice not take over the prosecution of Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, who is being prosecuted by the NPF?” HURIWA wondered.
It further queried the interest of the government wondering if it because the kidnap kingpin is known to have built a big mosque and since some top shots in the government are Islamists.
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