Boko Haram Members' Trial to Hold Behind Closed Doors

A Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday ordered that trial of 17 suspected members of the Boko Haram sect charged with terrorism be held behind closed doors.

Justice Ibrahim Buba granted an application made by the prosecution, urging that the trial be held in camera.

The accused are Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya and Musa Audu.

The others are Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that they are standing trial on an amended seven-count charge of acts of terrorism.

The Prosecution Counsel who is also the Attorney-General of Lagos State...

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