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Miyetti Allah seeks Tinubu’s intervention over detained leader

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  • Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security agencies to review the continued detention of its national leader, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo.
  • The group said Bodejo was arrested by the DSS in Taraba State, later transferred to the EFCC, released after nearly four months and rearrested by the DSS on Aug. 28, 2026.
  • The association called for due process and his release if further detention is not legally necessary.

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore is asking President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued detention of its national leader, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, who the group describes as a prominent advocate for Fulani pastoralists.

The appeal came from Idris Bebeji, chairman of the association’s North Central zone, during a press conference in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The group also called on National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, security agencies, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to assist with Bodejo’s urgent release.

Bebeji said Bodejo’s detention had caused concern among his family, associates, supporters and the wider pastoralist community. He said the association recognised the constitutional duties of security and law-enforcement agencies and did not seek to obstruct any lawful investigation.

Our appeal is simply that the matter be handled fairly, expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the constitution and all applicable laws.

· Idris BebejiThe North Central chairman called for a lawful and prompt review of Bodejo’s detention.

“Our appeal is simply that the matter be handled fairly, expeditiously and strictly in accordance with the constitution and all applicable laws,” Bebeji said. He said Bodejo was arrested by the Department of State Services in Jalingo, Taraba State, on the day he declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Taraba Central. Bodejo was later handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and, after spending almost four months in custody, was reportedly released after meeting the conditions for release. The DSS then rearrested him on Aug. 28, 2026.

Bebeji said security agencies might hold information unavailable to the association, but urged authorities to review the circumstances and legal basis for Bodejo’s continued detention. “If there is a lawful basis for any further investigation or prosecution, due process should be strictly followed,” he said. Bodejo supported the Tinubu-Shettima ticket in the 2023 general elections and is a member of the All Progressives Congress.

If there is a lawful basis for any further investigation or prosecution, due process should be strictly followed.

· Idris BebejiBebeji said the association accepted the possibility of further legal action if authorities followed due process.
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