Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Plotting Attacks on Abuja Schools
Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Plotting Attacks on Abuja Schools
Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Plotting Attacks on Abuja Schools
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has denied bail to John Jude Agbo, a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged plans to carry out attacks on several schools in the Federal Capital Territory.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik refused the defendant’s bail application after the prosecution presented its fourth witness and subsequently closed its case.
Agbo is facing terrorism and cybercrime charges over allegations that he planned attacks targeting schools, students and teachers in Abuja.
In her ruling, Justice Abdulmalik ordered that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Earlier, a DSS officer who testified as the fourth prosecution witness told the court how the agency investigated Agbo and some of his alleged collaborators.
The witness also tendered an audio-visual recording of Agbo’s interview session, which was admitted in evidence and played in open court.
The court adjourned the case until September 24, 2026, for continuation of trial, when the defendant is expected to open his defence.
Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Plotting Attacks on Abuja Schools
