Two suspects were detained on suspicion of terrorism-related crimes and inciting the government’s overthrow on Thursday in Abuja before two separate Federal High Courts.
Hussaini Ismaila, the leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), was sentenced to 20 years in prison for terrorism, just 48 hours after the organization received the news.
The alleged mastermind of the 2012 attack on Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State, was Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, who was arraigned in the first case, according to the DSS.
He faces a six-count charge that includes escaping lawful custody, being a member of a terrorist organization, conspiracy, providing assistance to terrorist acts, concealing information, and participating in terrorist organization activities.
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Obadaki entered not-guilty pleas on the remaining five charges after entering guilty on the sixth count and escaping custody.
In order for the court to review the facts of the charge to which he pleaded guilty and to provide evidence on the counts he denied, the presiding judge, Justice Joyce Obehi, adjourned the case until January 26, 2026.
Innocent Chukwuemeka, a social media user accused of using his X (previously Twitter) handle to organize a coup in Nigeria, was detained by the DSS on Thursday.
He was accused of cyberstalking and six counts that allegedly involved the publication of false information that could raise public concern.
Chukwuemeka entered a not-guilty plea, and the court also decided to hold him in DSS custody until January 26, 2026.
Background
Obadaki allegedly led a gang that defrauded five commercial banks in Uromi, Edo State, killing several people and stealing significant sums of money following the Okene church attack.
He was detained and detained at Kuje Prison, but he escaped during the Kuje Custodial Center’s jailbreak in July 2022.
Source: Channels TV
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