The Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Inyang Ekwo, has approved the Federal Government’s appeal to protect witnesses lined up in the trial of Tukur Mamu, who is being tried over his alleged relationship with terrorists involved in the 2022 attack on a Kaduna-bound train.
Following an ex-parte motion by the counsel for the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Justice Ekwo allowed the application.
The Federal Government requested four orders, including the exclusion of all anyone other than the parties and their legal representatives from the hearing, with the exception of members of the accredited press.
Second, an order from the Court to vacate the courtroom whenever prosecution witnesses appear to testify.
Thirdly, an order of the Court shielding the physical identity of the prosecution witnesses by wearing facial masks and or the use of screen whenever prosecution witnesses are testifying.
Lastly, an order Court directing the use of pseudo names by prosecution witnesses and deleting the real names and addresses of prosecution witnesses throughout the proceedings of this case.”
Justice Ekwo granted the motion as prayed, he subsequently adjourned the matter until July 21 for trial commencement.