The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday, Wednesday, 29 May 2024, withdrew and discontinued the three-count terrorism charge case it pressed against the detained President of Miyetti, Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo.

Bodejo was arrested at the Miyetti Allah’s office in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, shortly after he inaugurated a vigilante group. Federal Government alleged that he founded an ethnic militia in Nasarawa State, stating that he was involved in activities associated with acts that were prejudicial to national security and public safety.

It informed the court that Bodejo provided material support, assistance and transportation for activities connected with acts of terrorism, contrary to Sections 29, 2(3)(g}(xii) and 12(a) and Section 2(3)(g)(xii), and 13 (2)(b) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Bodejo has been in custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, since January 23, 2024, though the trial court had on March 22, okayed his detention.The court, on May 27, declined to release the defendant on bail, based on an affidavit filed by the Federal Government, it eventually ordered an accelerated hearing of the charge against him.

Nevertheless, when the case was called up yesterday, for the commencement of the hearing, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, applied to withdraw the charge. A lawyer from the office of the AGF, Mrs. Aderonke Imana, moved an oral application for the withdrawal of the case. Bodejo’s team of lawyers led by Mr. Ahmed Raji, SAN, said they were not opposed to the Federal Government’s decision to terminate further proceedings in the matter, even as they thanked the AGF for his “magnanimous gesture.”

In a brief ruling, trial Justice Inyang Ekwo discharged the defendant of the allegations against him.

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