Alleged ISWAP Negotiator Samaila Kaigama Remanded in Court
Samaila Kaigama, alleged to be a ransom negotiator for the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has been ordered to be held at Kuje Correctional Centre by the Federal High Court in Abuja. This ruling was made by Justice Ibrahim Salim after Kaigama pleaded not guilty to seven amended charges presented by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The trial is scheduled to commence on November 13. The prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Oyedepo Rotimi, argued for Kaigama's remand and an expedited hearing.
Kaigama is accused of facilitating Boko Haram/ISWAP activities by maintaining unauthorized contact with its members and negotiating ransom payments. He allegedly collected ransom from families of kidnapped victims, knowing it would fund terrorism, and incited protests against Senator Ali Ndume and the Borno State Government.
His bail application was denied as it was based on charges that had been dismissed.
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