Suspected Nyanya Bomber Aminu Ogwuche Released

The court struck out a two-count terrorism charge against Mr. Ogwuche  after months of trial for the April 2014 attack in Nyanya, Abuja.

“This criminal charge is hereby struck out for want of diligent prosecution by the complainant, Inspector General of Police and his prosecutor,” the judge ruled.

“This criminal charge is hereby struck out for want of diligent prosecution by the complainant, Inspector General of Police and his prosecutor,” the judge ruled.

Mr. Ogwuche, a suspected Boko Haram member, was accused by the Nigerian government of being behind the attack.

The suspect reportedly fled to Sudan after coordinating the attack. He was later repatriated to Nigeria by Interpol to face charges.