A federal high court in Abuja has turned down a fresh bail application submitted by Tukur Mohammed Mamu, an alleged terrorists’ negotiator, citing health issues.
Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that Mamu should remain in the custody of the Department of State Services, with the option to transfer him to another health facility if necessary.
Justice Umar noted that, going by the history of the case, the DSS has exhibited diligence in it handling of the case and has diligently prosecuted the case.
The court held that one of the reasons for granting bail is where there is proof that the prosecution is not diligent.
He noted that in Mamu’s case, the DSS has been diligent, so the court has no reason to grant the application for bail.
The judge therafter ordered that Mamu’s lawyer choose the health facility of choice to which the defendant should be promptly taken.
He also asked the DSS to allow the defendant access to members of his family.
Mamu is accused of being nominated by the terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train in which many persons were killed and some taken hostage.
Mamu was alleged to have collected ransoms on behalf of the boko haram terrorists from families of hostages, confirmed the amount and facilitated the delivery of same to the terrorists.
