Abiodun Thomas, the detained activist arrested on the orders of the IGP, will spend at least another weekend in detention as she was remanded in the Suleja Custodial Centre on Friday.
Earlier, FIJ reported that the police hurriedly arraigned Thomas on Friday morning before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Although the police arrested her on December 13 in Lagos State and moved her to Abuja the following day, they did not take her statement until Thursday, which was about a week later.
Justice Nwites court refused oral application for bail due to long detention and poor health. Adjourned to Monday 30th December for hearing/trial.Olamide sent to Suleja prison #FreeOlamide now pic.twitter.com/4qUNi8djz8— larry (@doplarry) December 20, 2024
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After Thomas’ gave her statement on Thursday, she fainted because of underlying medical conditions which were left unattended to in police custody.
Following her arrest and what was described as an unjust detention, Thomas’ lawyers filed a fundamental human rights suit. It was billed to be heard in an Abuja court on Friday.
However, the police arraigned her on Friday morning.
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FIJ learnt that Justice Nwite rejected her lawyers’ oral bail application.
The human rights activist’s arrest and prolonged detention are connected to videos she posted on social media, in which she condemned the police brutality meted to her and other Nigerians.
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