Factional NANS President Regains Freedom After Nearly Two Months In Detention
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly released the embattled factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, on Thursday, after nearly two months in custody,
According to Sahara Reporters, Isah was reportedly handed over to his family and legal team after weeks of delayed bail compliance despite fulfilling all conditions set by the court.
Earlier in the day, a report had surfaced that the DSS had refused to release Isah, despite the completion of additional paperwork requested on Wednesday.
Shortly after the report went public, DSS operatives contacted Isah’s family and lawyer, instructing them to come to the Abuja facility to collect him.
Isah had been arraigned on Tuesday before a Magistrate Court in Abuja, where he appeared wearing black attire, reportedly still recovering from injuries allegedly inflicted by a rival NANS faction.
He was granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety in like sum.
His lawyer, Marshal Abubakar of Falana & Falana Chambers, disclosed that the DSS charged his client with “inciting public disturbance and impersonating a public officer.”
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