A Federal High Court in Abuja has again refused the bail application of Tukur Mamu, an alleged terrorists’ negotiator. Mamu remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Justice Mohammed Umar, in his ruling on Wednesday, acknowledged Mamu’s health complaints and directed the DSS to take him to a suitable medical facility for attention. The judge instructed Mamu’s lawyer to select an appropriate hospital.
However, Justice Umar denied bail, stating that the prosecution had shown diligence in handling the case. He emphasized that bail is typically considered when the prosecution is not diligent, which was not the situation here.
Mamu faces a 10-count charge related to terrorism financing, including allegations of negotiating ransoms for Boko Haram following the March 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. He has pleaded not guilty. This marks the third time his bail request has been rejected since his arraignment in March 2023. The trial continues.
