Court Detains Suspected ISIS Member.
Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of a Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Emmanuel Osase, for 60 days.
Trial judge, Inyang Ekwo, gave the order following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services.
At Wednesday’s proceedings, the applicant’s counsel, A. A Ugee, told the court that the matter was brought pursuant to Section 66(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
He 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, a vacation judge, granted the prayer of the service.
Justice Ekwo subsequently adjourned the matter till June 3, 2024.
Osase, who was arrested on March 11, was accused of propagating 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.
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