The State Security Services (SSS), on Thursday, withdrew a suit filed at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to detain the former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, for 60 more days after his arrest. SSS’ counsel, A.M. Danlami, told Justice Nkeonye Maha shortly after the matter was called for hearing. The suit, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2022 between SSS and Tukur Mamu, was listed for further proceedings on the day’s cause list. Upon resumed hearing, Mr Danlami, who sought to withdraw the case, said that the matter had been overtaken by events . “My lord, this matter is slated for hearing today. However, the matter has been overtaken by events. We wish to withdraw the suit ,” he said. Following the application, Justice Maha struck out the suit. “ Application of the learner counsel succeeds. The application is hereby struck out having been withdrawn ,” she ruled. The secret police, through its lawyer, Ahmed Magaji, had, on September 13, moved a...
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