Amira Safiyanu
HighlightTrending Story

Staging self-kidnap, misinformation: Court grants Amira Safiyanu conditional pardon

94

A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has discharged Amira Safiyanu, who raised a false alarm by informing the public on her abduction by armed men on June 14, 2022

Safiyanu through her verified twitter handle had claimed she was abducted along with 17 others including a pregnant woman in Abuja by unknown gunmen who allegedly disguised as police officers.

Persecondnews had reported that she was subsequently picked up by the police and subjected to a thorough investigation before her arraignment on Wednesday in Abuja.

Safiyanu, who was called to the Witness Box about 10:43am pleaded guilty to the charge brought against her by the FCT Police Command.

The counsel to the police,  Mr James Idachaba (SAN), urged the court to consider the clinical report conducted by the police medical team on the defendant.

The medical report, according to Idachaba which was tendered and marked exhibit A, revealed that Amira Safiyanu has a mental health challenge as at the time she raised the false alarm.

The defence counsel, Mrs Chinyere Moneme did not oppose the report but pleaded with the court for conditional release of the defendant to allow for a proper medical care.

Magistrate Chukwuemeka Weke after listening to the submissions of both counsel and relying on Administration of Criminals Justice Act, Part 454, granted Safiyanu conditional pardon and ordered her immediate release to her parents for proper medical attention.

The Magistrate, however, directed her to report and present herself before Deputy Commissioner of Police Hawal Ibrahim of the FCT Police Command every month for the next one year to ascertain her moral and clinical condition.

Weke said: “Considering the submissions of both counsel and your plead of guilt to the charge brought against you and considering the exhibit before me, I hereby grant you non- custodian sentence and you are not restricted but to have your walk back.

“The court expect that you continue to display good conduct under your father.”

Speaking with newsmen soon after the court sitting, the prosecution counsel, Idachaba expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision.

“The purpose is not to persecute her but to prosecute her and  ensure she cannot give false information to embarrass the police or create unnecessary tension within the public space.

“The police have a duty to maintain law and order, that is why we are here.

“It will also serve as a deterrent to others that you have a responsibility to use the social media to promote peace and not to create crisis with your information,” he said.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

N5bn Intervention Palliative Impacting Lives Of Residents, says Akinmade

The N5 billion Ogun State Intervention Palliative meant to cushion the impact...

Defence Headquarters releases identities of Army commander, three other officers, 13 soldiers murdered in Delta

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed the identities of the Nigerian Army...

Gunmen storm palace, abduct, kill traditional ruler in Bauchi

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped and killed the traditional ruler...

Release data of Nigerian users to EFCC, court orders Binance

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the cryptocurrency trading platform,...

Child, maternal mortality: Rotary International donates $2m to Nigeria

In a bid to tackle the pressing issue of child and maternal...

Nollywood veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor appeals for support amid health challenges

Nollywood icon Ameachi Muonagor has reached out to the public, pleading for...

FG approves N12.7bln for mass metering of army barracks nationwide

The Federal Government says it has released N12.7 billion to provide electricity...

Heirs Holdings tells story of transformational investment in Africa, launches its first-ever TV commercial

Heirs Holdings has launched its first-ever television commercial (TVC), showcasing the company’s...

Internet disruption: FG plans talks with Ghana, others to protect undersea cables

Following the damage to the undersea cables last week, the federal government...

Sports Minister advocates Nigeria’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2030

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has called for the...

The States And The Blackout Nation

Many Nigerians believe that restructuring the country or devolving powers from the...

NDLEA Nab Hairstylist, Dispatch Rider For Allegedly Selling Drug-Laced Chin-Chin To Students, At Parties

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained a 20-year-old hair...

Delta military killings: ‘Cowardly’ perpetrators won’t go unpunished, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killings of some Army officers and...

Editor of FirstNews, online platform, abducted from Lagos home by gunmen in military uniforms

Segun Olatunji, the Editor of FirstNews and the former Chief of the...

Ogun Govt. begins distribution of food items

In order to cushion the effect of the current economic hardship in...

How K1 maltreated, seized my international passports—former drummer Kunle Ayanlowo

Former drummer Kunle Ayanlowo has come forward with troubling allegations of maltreatment...

Senate disowns report on exposing fraud in refineries’ rehabilitation

The Senate has dismissed media reports credited to it that it will...

Champions League Q/F: Arsenal face tough test against Bayern Munich, Manchester City play Real Madrid

The 2023–2024 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals draw has just been concluded at...

Ex-Rep. Oyebamiji bags 16-month prison sentence

A former member of the House of Representatives, Folaranmi Oyebamiji, was sentenced...