Crime
Court Approves Secret Trial On Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack
The legal proceedings in respect of the terrorist attack on a Kaduna bound train from Abuja in March 2022 would be held in private, the court has ruled.
This follows the application of the Federal Government at the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, which the court granted on Wednesday.
Biztellers reports that the request is to protect the identities of those lined up adduce evidence against an alleged terrorist collaborator, Tukur Mamu.
Recall that the Kaduna-based cleric and publisher had been arraigned in connection with the terror attack on the train, which led to the death of at least eight persons, while several others were released upon ransom.
Manu is facing a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism financing.
He was accused of receiving ransom payments in the sum of $120,000 on behalf of the Boko Haram terrorists from families of hostages of the train attack.
Mamu was also accused of exchanging voice-note communications in relation to acts of terrorism with one Baba Adamu (a Boko Haram spokesperson).
Furthermore, he was accused of dealing in terrorist funds in the sum of $300,000, which were allegedly found in his possession.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Counsel for the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), D.E. Kaswe, on Wednesday, tabled an ex parte application before Justice Inyang Ekwo for an order to protect the identity of the prosecution witnesses.
According to the motion the FG prayed for “an order of this honourable court shielding the physical identity of the prosecution witnesses by wearing facial masks and/or the use of screen whenever prosecution witnesses are testifying.”
The prosecution also prayed the court to direct the use of pseudonym by prosecution witnesses “and deleting the real names and addresses of prosecution witnesses throughout the proceedings of this case.”
The government’s lawyer also prayed for an order “excluding persons other than parties and their legal representatives at the hearing of the above-named charge except for members of the accredited press.”
Justice Ekwo granted the prayers of the prosecution.
It was gathered that when the matter was called, Mamu, who was the sole defendant in the charge, was not in court, but Kaswe informed the court that Mamu was on his way with the security operatives.
“I urge this honourable court to stand down this matter as they are still on their way coming,” he prayed.
However, in turning down the prayer, the judge asked, “Do you think this is a stand-down court? That application is refused.”
The case was adjourned till July 21 for the commencement of trial.
Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Sustained Pressure
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Taraba State following sustained pressure mounted by its rescue teams.
The victims were identified as Otuwe Torhumba, 37; Kenneth Nyiutse, 35; and Michael Emmanuel, 27.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded across the country on October 2.
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According to the Police, “Due to sustained pressure by Police rescue teams, three of five kidnapped victims — Otuwe Torhumba (37), Kenneth Nyiutse (35) and Michael Emmanuel (27) — were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families.”
The Police said the three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently reunited with their families.
The Force did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the abduction or the whereabouts of the remaining two victims in the operational summary.
The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jalingo.
The rescue was among several operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force during the reporting period.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed the rescue of an 86-year-old man and his son after they were allegedly detained by suspected members of the Axe Men confraternity in Cross River State.
The victims, identified as Dominic Columbus Udoh, 86, and his son, Emmanuel Columbus Udoh, 40, were rescued by Police operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across the country.
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According to the Force, Police operatives were mobilised to the scene after receiving information that suspected Axe Men confraternity cultists had unlawfully detained the two men.
The Police said the suspected cultists fled from the scene when operatives arrived.
The Force stated that officers, with assistance from neighbours, “forced open the locked apartment,” where the two victims were found.
According to the Police, both victims had sustained facial and chest injuries.
They were subsequently rescued and conveyed to the Police Hospital for medical treatment.
The Police said the incident is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar.
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that personnel of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) repelled an ambush by suspected bandits along the Amaafu-Abaji Road in Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a routine patrol by the security personnel along the road.
The Police made the disclosure on Saturday, in its 24-hour operational update detailing security successes recorded across different states.
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According to the Police, “Personnel of Operation Zenda JTF on routine patrol along Amaafu-Abaji Road successfully repelled an ambush by bandits, neutralizing one suspect and recovering his locally fabricated gun.”
The Police added that other members of the group fled into the surrounding bushes following the encounter.
It further stated that “No Police casualty was recorded” during the operation.
The recovered firearm was subsequently taken as part of the evidence from the operation as investigations continue.
The Police said the case has been placed under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Makurdi.
The Police Force continues to urge members of the public to provide security agencies with timely and useful information that can assist ongoing operations against criminal elements.
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