Court Remands 21 Atiku Supporters For Illegal Gathering

A chief magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt, has remanded no fewer than 21 persons in the custody of the Port Harcourt Maximum Correctional Centre for unlawful gathering, conspiracy and cultism.

The suspects were arrested on Sunday in connection with a meeting organised by members of the Atiku Support Group (ASG) in the GRA axis of the Rivers State capital.

When the case was mentioned in court, chief magistrate, Collins Ali, following the fact that the charge was said to be moved on ex-parte application, did not allow the charge to be read or plea taken but directed that the case file be transmitted to the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice and information.

Ali, after refusing bail application by the defence counsels, thereafter directed that the suspects be remanded in Nigeria Correctional facility before adjourning to 22nd March, 2023 for bail consideration.

Speaking to newsmen after the court proceedings, a Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Victor Oroko, who was present at the court, slammed the police for the charges against the defendants.

Also, a relative of one of the suspects, Omunu Aleikor, said his brother identified as Abdullahi Ali was arrested along the street while selling his product.