Theft: Suspected Boko Haram member remanded in Kwara
By Kayode Adeoti
An Ilorin magistrate court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a suspected Boko Haram member, one Sidiku Adamu Gado, in Correctional Service Centre.
Gado is facing charges for an attempt to commit an offence, theft and terrorism contrary to section 95 of penal code law and section 2(3) (I) of terrorism act 2011.
The member of the terrorist group was reportedly arrested for attempting to steal Honda Accord car with the registration number No. LAGOS FST — 310-FY belonging to one Azeez Amidu.
He was said to have entered the complainant vehicle with an attempt to steal before been apprehended and brought to Yashikira Divisional Police station.
The suspect was said to have voluntarily confessed to the crime and further revealed that he belong to Boko Haram terrorist group.
He was said to have been operating between Moru forest between Sekugbe in Kwara State and Babana in Niger State.
While objecting to the bail of the suspect, the state prosecutor, Abubakar Issa, said the charges levelled against Gado is capital in nature and cannot be taken with levity hand.
He urged the court to remand the suspect in the Correctional Service Centre.
Magistrate Aminat Issa, however, remand Gado in Oke Kura yard, while the matter was adjourned to 30th of next month.
