The federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday, August 28, permitted the defence intelligence agency (DIA) to detain an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) A. A. Babangida for 30 days. The court granted the DIA authorisation to keep Babangida in custody over his alleged involvement in terrorism activities. Alleged terrorism: Court detains policeman, others The court ordered that Babangida be detained alongside 19 other suspects to enable security operatives to conclude ongoing investigations.Also detained are Abu Safiyanu, Usman Idris, Alhassan Idris, Abubakar Bello, Sahada Ishaka, Haruna Salisu, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Mohammed Muazu. Others are Manu Mohammed, Nura Idris, Umar Lamu, Abubakar Mandara, Amodu Oghewe, Suleiman Mohammed, Uzoma Aghaoyibo, and Alhaji Madayi. Justice Peter Lifu ruled on an ex-parte motion marked FHC\/ABJ\/CS\/1146\/2024 by the DIA and moved by its lawyer S.A Aminu. The police officer was accused of helping Boko Haram insurgents, bandits, and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) members to carry out terrorist activities in parts of Nigeria. See the names of the terrorism suspects below: A. A. Babangida Abu Safiyanu Usman Idris Alhassan Idris Abubakar Bello Sahada Ishaka Haruna Salisu Yahaya Abdullahi Mohammed Muazu Manu Mohammed Nura Idris Umar Lamu Abubakar Mandara Amodu Oghewe Suleiman Mohammed Uzoma Aghaoyibo Alhaji Madayi
\nIn a piece of related news, It was reported that health workers in Abuja expressed sadness over the alleged unwillingness of the federal capital territory administration (FCTA) to pay salary arrears, wage awards, and skipping allowances. Dozens of health workers disclosed that they have petitioned FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and relevant permanent secretaries (PS) in the FCT over months of unpaid arrears, citing financial hardship and frustration it has brought upon them.<\/p>\n
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