A federal court in Abuja has aquitted Aminu
Oguche, the alleged mastermind of the Nyanya
bomb attack in Abuja, the News Agency of Nigeria
has reported.
The court struck out a two-count terrorism charge
against Mr. Ogwuche on Monday, after months of
trial for the April 2014 attack which killed more
than 70 people.
The court hinged its decision on lack of diligent
prosecution by the state.
Mr. Ogwuche, a suspected Boko Haram member,
was accused by the Nigerian government of being
behind the attack.
The blast at the Nyanya Motor Park occurred
during morning peak hours as residents were
hurrying to work.
The government said Mr. Ogwuche fled to Sudan
after coordinating the attack.
He was later repatriated to Nigeria to face
charges.
Fuller account of the story will be made available
soon
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