Kehinde Fajobi
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that four individuals accused of terrorism and linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji be held at Kuje Correctional Centre.
The suspects—Musa Kamarawa, Abubakar Hashimu (alias “Doctor”), Samuel Chinedu, and Lucky Chukwuma—entered not guilty pleas when the 11-count terrorism charge was read to them.
Following their pleas, Justice Nwite ruled that they remain in custody and adjourned the trial to February 10.
The charges against the accused include allegations of aiding terrorist groups by supplying illegal drugs like cannabis and penta injections, as well as providing food, military attire, police uniforms, and camouflage gear.
The Federal Government, represented by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, filed the charges against a total of eight individuals, four of whom, including Bello Turji, remain at large.
This decision ensures the detention of the accused as the court prepares for the upcoming trial.