The Nation Newspaper UPDATED: Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo arraigned over alleged creation of ethnic militia group
A leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, Bello Bodejo was on Friday, March 22, arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly establishing unlawfully an ethnic militia group – Kungiya Zaman Lafiya.
Abubakar told the court that the prosecution has two witnesses lined up, but could call more should the need arise. Ruling, Justice Inyang Ekwo ordered that the defendant be further remanded in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency , from where he was brought to court. Justice Ekwo said he would allow 10 members of the defendant’s family to attend court and witness proceedings any day the case comes up.The judge then adjourned till May 27 for the commencement of trial.Armed personnel, dawn from the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force took control of security in and around the court premises.
Armed with placards and a huge banner, with his pictures and the message: “Free Bello Bodejo” boldly printed on it, the supporters positioned themselves right opposite the court’s main entrance, drumming and chant.The prosecution said, in a court document, that Bodejo was arrested on January 24, 2024, in Nasarawa State on alleged complicity with matters that are likely to threaten national security due to the activities of an ethnic militia group known as Kungiya Zaman Lafiya.
“The defendant further admitted that he also launched an ethnic militia called Kungiya Zaman Lafiya in Lafia, Nasarawa State and recruited 1000 men into the ethnic militia group.
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