The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has announced his intervention in the legal proceedings involving individuals arrested during the recent End Bad Governance protest. Those arrested have been arraigned in court on various charges, including treason.
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the AGF stated that his office needs to review certain aspects of the case to make an informed decision. The defendants have been remanded in detention centers, with their case adjourned to January.
While the AGF emphasized that he does not have the authority to alter the court’s decision regarding the detention and adjournment, he has instructed the Nigeria Police to transfer the case file to his office. The file is to be handed over to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Furthermore, the AGF has directed the DPPF to take immediate action to request an earlier court date for the case, seeking to bring the adjournment forward.
Signed:
Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN)
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
November 1, 2024