EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

SOMALI FORCES KILL THREE KEY AL SHABAB TERRORISTS. (PHOTO).


 Somali forces kill three key Al Shabab terrorists


The Somali National Armed Forces have conducted a series of operations across parts of the Bakool and Bay regions, killing several senior members of the Al Shabab terrorist group, the Defence Ministry announced in a statement on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported.


The ministry said that Somali forces killed Mohamed Abdi Mohamed Nur, also known as Goofoow, a senior terrorist group member who was responsible for several attacks on civilians in the region.


He was killed in a precision operation in Abal village, a strategic village located 21 kilometres south of Hudur, the provincial capital of the southwestern Bakool region, it added.


“During the operation, the forces also seized weapons and documents detailing plots intended to disrupt security and stability in the area,” the statement said.


Two other key Al Shabab members killed


In a separate military operation, two key Al Shabab operatives, Yahye, also known as Abu Khalid, a key organiser of terrorist attacks, and Sharif Amir, were killed, it also said.


According to the statement, Amir was injured and later died as a result of the severe injuries sustained during the engagement.

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