{"id":282682,"date":"2023-08-08T08:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T07:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=282682"},"modified":"2023-08-08T08:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T07:19:38","slug":"we-ve-obeyed-judicial-orders-on-emefiele-bawa-kanu-dss-insists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2023\/08\/08\/we-ve-obeyed-judicial-orders-on-emefiele-bawa-kanu-dss-insists\/","title":{"rendered":"We \u2018ve obeyed judicial orders on Emefiele, Bawa, Kanu \u2013 DSS insists"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Afunanya&#8217;s article provides a detailed account of DSS&#8217;s commitment to adhering to and respecting all court-issued directives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>The spokesperson emphasized that DSS has fully complied with judicial orders concerning Emefiele, Bawa, and Kanu, maintaining a strong commitment to legal protocols<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In response to allegations of ongoing violations of court orders by the Department of State Services (DSS), the secret service has taken issue with these claims and expressed its stance on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2023\/07\/27\/dss-abduct-governor-uzodinmas-critic-popular-radio-journalist-nonsonkwa-in-imo\/\">DSS<\/a> has countered these allegations by asserting that it has scrupulously adhered to all court orders, particularly those pertaining to individuals such as the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Relations Officer of the secret service, Peter N. Afunanya, addressed these concerns in an extensive article titled &#8216;DSS and Allegations of Non-Compliance with Court Orders \u2013 Clarifying the Facts&#8217;. In his exposition, Afunanya provided a comprehensive account of the DSS&#8217;s commitment to adhering to and upholding all court-issued directives.<\/p>\n<p>Afunanya explicitly emphasized that the DSS has demonstrated unwavering adherence to judicial orders pertaining to Emefiele, Bawa, and Kanu, thereby ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cthe Service has obeyed judicial orders and handled the cases procedurally and in accordance with the rule of law. Critics are encouraged to be a bit more discerning and up their research capabilities. Doing so will reveal that the Service obeys orders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On how it has obeyed all the court orders on the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Afunanya said: \u201cRecently, the media is awash with various commentaries about DSS disobedience to Court Orders. These accusations, as wrong as they are, have peaked in the Emefiele saga. It may interest the public and indeed the avowed critics of the Service to note the following incidents and timelines to show that it has religiously obeyed Court orders in respect of the case and even others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2022, the Service commenced the investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele on suspicion of Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering among others and subsequently applied to the Federal High Court, Abuja for his arrest and detention. But the Chief Judge objected to the order and clearly stated that the Service did not need an order to investigate or arrest him. Emefiele was to later obtain a restraining order issued by Justice MA Hassan of the FCT High Court against the Service. Instructively, the DSS obeyed this Order and did not arrest or detain Emefiele.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, on 9th June, 2023, Emefiele was suspended as CBN Governor by the President. Based on new information and suspected criminal infractions, the Service, as expected by law, arrested and detained him using a Magisterial Order. On 10th July, 2023, Justice Hamza Mu\u2019azu of the FCT High Court, while recognising that the DSS had every legal right to arrest, detain and investigate Emefiele, ordered for his release or prosecution within seven days. The Service expeditiously and expressly complied with the order and charged him for illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions being one of the criminal suspicions. The Muazu Order had, by implication, extended Emefiele\u2019s detention by seven days with effect from 10th July, 2023 when the initial detention order had expired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin the same period, Justice Bello Kawu of the same FCT High Court, while dismissing reliefs sought by Peter Abang, Counsel to Emefiele on 14th July, 2023 ordered for the release or prosecution of Emefiele within 48 hours. However, the Service had complied with the seven days ultimatum issued by Justice Muazu. In obedience to rule of law, Emefiele was arraigned before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on 25th July, 2023 for illegal possession of arms and ammunition. The Service had long issued a press statement over the incident that happened at the Court between its staff and those of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and pledged to investigate it. Though the investigation is ongoing, the preliminary findings are quite shocking considering the ignoble roles played by some public officials.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As normal with criminal investigations, security agencies re-arrest suspects when there is adequate suspicion of commission of a crime or as may be revealed by an ongoing investigation. Emefiele was re-arrested on the basis of this. Even though the re-arrest was tainted by the overzealousness of personnel of the Service and NCoS, it was nonetheless legally procedural.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLater, the Service applied for an Exparte Order at the FCT High Court presided by Justice Edward Okpe (and not Justice Mu\u2019azu as erroneously and massively reported in the media) to detain Emefiele for 14 days. Against the established rules regarding exparte applications, a lawyer suddenly appeared in the Court for Emefiele. While the Judge did not outrightly reject the DSS request, he struck out the motion upon its withdrawal by the Service counsel. But this is not without his guidance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarlier, the Judge had drawn the attention of the Counsels to Section 293 of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) which also recognises the Magistrate Court as a competent Court that can first be approached for an order for custody of a suspect under investigation. In other words, the Service, having taken the hint of the Court, took the right steps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat transpired at the Court was, thereafter, variously misrepresented by some mischief makers. Part of the disinformation is to the effect that the Court \u201cstruck out the application and stated that it was an abuse of judicial process\u201d. That was not what the Court said. What Justice Okpe said was \u201cthe Applicant having withdrawn the application, same is hereby struck out\u201d. That was all. The Court records are there. But purveyors of fake news distorted the message to suit their intent; just to make the Service look bad \u2013 a sort of giving the dog a bad name in order to hang it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany had gone to town with stories of DSS fragrant disobedience to Court Orders especially in view of the last episodes at the High Courts in Lagos and Abuja. With what played out at the Court on 27th July 2023 under Justice Okpe, the Service immediately applied and obtained a detention Order from a Magistrate Court. So, Emefiele is legally detained. For reasons that the Emefiele case is subjudice, the Service will restrain from making further comments on the subject matter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor either lack of knowledge or deliberate act to ignore the truth, there has been sustained bashing of the Service and its leadership in the media and public spaces. It is ironical that the same people who condemn media trial are daily taking the Service through the same. The actual points are however, not lost on the Service. It is aware of the depth of the orchestrations and even deeper plot to incite the judiciary against it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTargeting DSS DG, YM Bichi, for insidious media attacks is needless. Any DGSS, even if brought from heaven among the angels, will discharge the DSS mandate. There isn\u2019t a time in our national sojourn for greatness that key organs of government will cease to exist or not needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe DSS, like the CIA, FBI among others, is a major and positive instrument of State administration and management. It is essential for statecraft, governance, stability and public order. Scraping it as being canvassed by the uninformed is unreasonable. It is indeed obvious the DSS is misunderstood. It is obvious there is a mob action against the Service. Allow the DSS be. Allow Bichi, a fine gentleman officer, be. Support DSS. Support Nigeria. As in the national anthem, Arise, O Compatriots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome critics have made varied insinuations including abusing the Service, its leadership and completely distorting the significant historical role of the Service in nation building. Others have said it is wobbling and of no relevance. Laughable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe DSS is not tottering. It is standing and firmly too. Even the worst of its critics knows that the Service has played (and still plays) stabilising roles for the nation. Its loyalty and patriotism are incomparable. The Service is a stabilising force for the country\u2019s democracy. Same for the indivisibility and indissolubility of Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty. Only a collaborative support from stakeholders will strengthen this. The Service does not claim to know it all; a reason it allows for constructive criticism and makes out time to explain itself in line with transparency and democratic accountability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether on Emefiele, Bawa or Kanu, the Service has obeyed judicial orders and handled the cases procedurally and in accordance with the rule of law. Critics are encouraged to be a bit more discerning and up their research capabilities. Doing so will reveal that the Service obeys orders. The Court of Appeal judgement on Kanu is recommended for detailed study.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaybe, we can decipher the difference between Discharged and Acquitted and what the use of either or both mean in the final order of a Judge. The DSS is an ardent respecter of the law. Anyone may argue this but it is true. It is in this regard that it has applied for either a stay or notice of appeal on some of the matters. One who does not obey the laws will not resort to legal procedures like the DSS has done.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet those seeking justice not intimidate the Judges or derail law enforcement efforts. Judges deliver justice without fear or favour and should be allowed to discharge their duties honourably. For the umpteenth time, the Service reiterates its unequivocal stance on rule of law and respect for the judiciary. 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