ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday denied bail for the third time to Tukur Mamu, an alleged negotiator for Boko Haram terrorists, who remains in custody at the Department of State Services.
Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the prosecution had shown diligence in handling the case, which weighed against granting bail. He said the court must consider factors such as the nature of the charges, strength of evidence, and risk of interference with the trial.
Umar ordered the DSS to take Mamu to a medical facility of his choice for treatment, citing health concerns raised in the bail application.
Mamu was arrested by Egyptian authorities on Sept. 7, 2022, at Cairo International Airport and later extradited to Nigeria. He was arraigned on March 21, 2023, on a 10-count charge including terrorism financing.
Prosecutors allege Mamu acted as a middleman between Boko Haram and families of hostages taken during the March 2022 attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train. He is accused of collecting ransom payments and facilitating their delivery to the terrorists for personal gain.
Mamu pleaded not guilty. His trial before Justice Umar is ongoing.
