Court Vacates Arrest Warrant for Kabiru Turaki

On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Kekemek, vacated the arrest warrant previously issued against Kabiru Turaki, the factional chairman of the People's Democratic Party. The warrant was issued after Turaki failed to attend a scheduled arraignment on charges filed by the Nigeria Police Force.

Turaki's lawyer, Chri Uch, made an oral application to withdraw the warrant, explaining that Turaki was out of the country and returned on the same day of the court session. Uch emphasized that the defense holds the court in high regard and did not intend to deliberately miss the earlier hearing.

The prosecution, represented by Usman Rabiu, did not object to the request to vacate the warrant, noting that its purpose was to compel Turaki's appearance. The court acknowledged the explanation for Turaki's absence but found it not entirely satisfactory.

Consequently, the court vacated the arrest warrant but declined to proceed with the arraignment, adjourning the case until April 22.