An Abuja High Court on Monday ordered the release of Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS).
In his ruling, Justice Mohammed Zubairu declared Bodejo’s detention since his arrest on December 9, without being charged to court, as unlawful.
Justice Zubairu made the order following an application for the order of habeas corpus subjiciendum moved against the respondents by Bodejo’s lawyer, Reuben Atabo, SAN.
The judge held that the application was meritorious having not been challenged by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the DSS DG, who are 1st and 2nd respondents.
“The applicant is hereby released from the 2nd respondent’s detention,” he declared.
Justice Zubairu, however, said that Bodejo’s release from detention is not tantamount to an acquittal.
The judge directed Atabo, who represented Bodejo, to ensure he is made available to the respondents if there is any reason to file charges against him.
He also cautioned the respondents not to detain Bodejo beyond the limits set by the constitution.
Bodejo had filed an ex-parte motion, marked M/16976/2024, against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Director-General of the DSS.
