The North-Central chapter of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Sociocultural Association has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and relevant authorities to intervene in the continued detention of its national leader, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo.
The group also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress and security agencies to review the circumstances surrounding Bodejo’s detention.
Speaking at a press conference in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the association’s North-Central Chairman, Idris Bebeji, said the group was not opposed to lawful investigations.
Bebeji said Bodejo was arrested by the Department of State Services in Jalingo, Taraba State, while declaring his intention to contest for the Taraba Central Senatorial District seat.
He claimed that Bodejo spent nearly four months in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before being released, only to be rearrested by DSS operatives on August 28.
According to him, the association is only asking that the matter be handled within the provisions of the law.
He said, “Our appeal is simply that the matter be handled fairly, expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws.”
Bebeji urged the authorities to clarify the legal basis for Bodejo’s continued detention and ensure that his constitutional rights are respected.
He added, “We are not asking that Alhaji Bello Bodejo or any other citizen be placed above the law. We are simply appealing that the law should take its proper course while his constitutional rights, dignity and personal liberty are fully respected.”
The association also appealed to its members and the wider pastoralist community to remain calm and law-abiding while efforts are made to resolve the matter through constitutional and legal channels.
Bebeji stressed that the appeal was intended to seek justice and due process, rather than challenge the authority of the security agencies.
