The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned the five suspects, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, on a nine-count terrorism charge. All defendants pleaded not guilty.

According to the DSS, the accused are alleged members of the Al Shabab terrorist group and are believed to have operated a terrorist cell in Kogi State. The prosecution claims the attack was carried out in furtherance of a religious extremist ideology.

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Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly held planning meetings at Government Secondary School, Ogamirana in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, and behind Omialafa Central Mosque in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, where the attack was reportedly coordinated.

The charges filed against them are based on violations of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The case continues before Justice Emeka Nwite as the court proceeds to hear evidence from both the prosecution and defence.

Source: Channels