Incoming CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen not arrested. Those arrested to appear in court on Monday. They include

1. Justice Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta

2. Justice Inyang Okoro

Two Supreme Court Justices were arrested one from South East, Justice Ngwuta precisely (http://sunnewsonline.com/security-operatives-raid-judges-homes/) and justice Inyang (http://politicsngr.com/dss-arrest-supreme-court-judge-justice-inyang-okoro-akwa-ibom-elections-bribe/).

DSS arrests Two Supreme Court Justices – CJN’s Aide

Two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and John Okoro – were arrested at their official residences in Abuja by men of the Department of State Service early hours of Saturday.

The two men were said to be currently in the DSS custody in Abuja.

Media aide to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mr. Ahuraka Isah, confirmed to our correspondent the arrest of Justices Nwgwuta and Okoro.

He however said the reasons for the arrest were still not known to him.

He clarified that Justice Walter Onnoghen, the next in rank to the incumbent CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, was not among the Justices of the apex court arrested as earlier reported.

Isah said, “What I can tell you for now is that Justices Ngwuta and Okoro were arrested early hours of today.

“We do not know the reasons for the arrest yet. Justice Onnoghen was not among those arrested.”

Sources confirmed that Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja was also arrested by the operatives of the DSS after breaking into his official residence at about 1am on Saturday.

The official residence of another judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, who is a neighbour to Justice Ademola on S. O Ogbemudia Crescent, Zone E of Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, was also searched.

But Dimgba was not arrested.

Credible sources confirmed to our correspondent that the security agencies presented search warrants for the raid on the homes of Justices Ngwuta, Okoro and Ademola.

The operative went away with some documents found in the arrested judicial officers’ homes.

It was learnt that the DSS had no warrant for the search conducted on Justice Dimgba’s house.

http://punchng.com/dss-arrests-two-supreme-court-justices-cjns-aide/


Going by sentiments, I think PMB won't have a problem picking justice onnoghen as the next CJN or target him for arrest. Still remember he was one the three judges that rulled in his favour during the 2007 presidential election tribunal case in which they canceled the election of Yar'adua.

Serves them right. They are both criminals who collected bribes to influence the outcome of the controversial Kogi Governorship Case.

OnucheAdams:
Serves them right. They are both criminals who collected bribes to influence the outcome of the controversial Kogi Governorship Case.

Did you notice that there is no northerner amongst them and these are the same people that have previously ruled against FG/APC? I know you are entitled to your opinion but right now your comment is very annoying and insensitive

That Rivers state supreme court judgement was one of the lowest the supreme court had gone and it gave rise to the murdering field that state has turned to.
It was one of the points I started doubting PMB's anticorruption fight.Despite Wike seen and admitting visiting the CJN during the election trial and SR expose on the role okoro played,that d govt did nothing was the height of abetting of corruption in the judiciary.Other judges then simply sold their judgements to the highest political bidder wen they saw the govt was no different from others.
But why is justice Odili not amongst those arrested despite the confirmed role Wike himself admitted her husband played during the SC verdict ?Unless d govt is building a watertight case against her.

doctokwus:
That Rivers state supreme court judgement was one of the lowest the supreme court had gone and it gave rise to the murdering field that state has turned to.
It was one of the points I started doubting PMB's anticorruption fight.Despite Wike seen and admitting visiting the CJN during the election trial and SR expose on the role okoro played,that d govt did nothing was the height of abetting of corruption in the judiciary.Other judges then simply sold their judgements to the highest political bidder wen they saw the govt was no different from others.
But why is justice Odili not amongst those arrested despite the confirmed role Wike himself admitted her husband played during the SC verdict ?Unless d govt is building a watertight case against her.

Have you read the judgment? if you haven't I can give u the citation so you can help yourself in order to be free from the bondage you have found yourself into. That was a very sound judgment unlike the Kogi's case

Thanks kahal29 for this thread. It is good that you quickly put a lie to the earlier misleading thread which has the highly discredited vanguard as source.

Justice Onnoghen is not the target of the recent crackdown but corrupt Judges. Nothing whatsoever must derail the appointment of Onnoghen as the CJN for the next 4 years.

seunmsg:
Thanks kahal29 for this thread. It is good that you quickly put a lie to the earlier misleading thread which has the highly discredited vanguard as source.

Justice Onnoghen is not the target of the recent crackdown but corrupt Judges. Nothing whatsoever must derail the appointment of Onnoghen as the CJN for the next 4 years.

But you were quick to believe the lie.

dustmalik:

But you were quick to believe the lie.

This is Nigeria and anything is possible. But I admit, we should all take our time to get the authentic information before taking a position. So many misleading informations are being pushed out to confuse the people.

am naive of all this dramas

I will marry a lawyer, to know more about this things


send them go jail if found guilty

God bless Buhari

Judiciary are the hope of the treasury lotters..

We warned but Nigerians wanted change. We truly stepped 20years backwards by electing buhari to power. What a tyrant.

Buhari is looking for trouble,he will die same way col. Gadaffi & sadam Hussain died. He has turn this country into something else. No more respect for the Judiciary and the legislature, he do as he wishes .... i have lost hope in my country....Am smelling big war coming

Don't understand a single thing about this thread..


Anyway just passing by

Since when is it the duty of SSS(Or DSS) to arrest sitting judges for whatever reason??

Abeg I no do again. Fairly used Naijerian passport available for swap with South Sudan.





Meanwhile, 18-seater commercial bus available here for just 750k

OnucheAdams:
Serves them right. They are both criminals who collected bribes to influence the outcome of the controversial Kogi Governorship Case.

Not only Kogi but many other states. Good riddance to bad rubbish

[size=20pt]Buhari have destroyed this country completely. E remain make him sale am give us our own share[/size]

Not that it's going to produce any tangible result. Just show of silly powers

The system encouraged justice for sale!

kahal29:
Incoming CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen not arrested. Those arrested to appear in court on Monday. They include

1. Justice Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta

2. Justice Inyang Okoro

Two Supreme Court Justices were arrested one from South East, Justice Ngwuta precisely (http://sunnewsonline.com/security-operatives-raid-judges-homes/) and justice Inyang (http://politicsngr.com/dss-arrest-supreme-court-judge-justice-inyang-okoro-akwa-ibom-elections-bribe/).

Arresting anyone isn't a problem, but d manner and style of arrest no matter what shouldn't be military style. We might over look this today, but tomorrow it could be ur person.

The country is going down as the days goes by,APC have resorted in arresting lawyers that refused their bidding, we are watching

Good development, judiciary is the last hope of the ordinary man and if they're corrupt, where do we run to.
let them be investigated properly and charge accordingly.

#No to corruption.
#I Love my President

justice should not
only be done, but should manifestly and
undoubtedly be seen to be done.



still expecting more....



in d oda news...

"NBA DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

The President of NBA AB Mahmoud is addressing the media now and he asked government to immediately release judges arrested immediately.

Present at the Press conference are past presidents including Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, Olisa Agbakoba SAN, JB Daudu SAN. Others are former Secretary, Dele Adesina SAN, Kemi Pinheirro SAN, Kanyinsola Ajayi SAN, Yusuf Ali SAN, Monday Ubani, and others.


Mahmoud confirmed that several judges including justices of the Supreme Court Okoro and Nkwocha.

He said that the raid still continues and that those arrested have been moved to Abuja.

He called on the President to call the security agencies to order. He said the NBA will go to any length to protect the sanctity of the judiciary.

"There will be grave consequences if the judges are not released immediately."

Government of Propaganda.
When would people start using thier brains to see that the government is only fighting thier opposition?

dimieprincess:

Have you read the judgment? if you haven't I can give u the citation so you can help yourself in order to be free from the bondage you have found yourself into. That was a very sound judgment unlike the Kogi's case

please I need the citation. Thanks

doctokwus:
That Rivers state supreme court judgement was one of the lowest the supreme court had gone and it gave rise to the murdering field that state has turned to.
It was one of the points I started doubting PMB's anticorruption fight.Despite Wike seen and admitting visiting the CJN during the election trial and SR expose on the role okoro played,that d govt did nothing was the height of abetting of corruption in the judiciary.Other judges then simply sold their judgements to the highest political bidder wen they saw the govt was no different from others.
But why is justice Odili not amongst those arrested despite the confirmed role Wike himself admitted her husband played during the SC verdict ?Unless d govt is building a watertight case against her.

what is this adeke saying?

Corrupt judges,they should be summarily dealt with.

General Buhari's junta

On what constitutional ground are these Judges are being arrested? Is there any warrant or evidence backing these arrests? This government is quenching the little light of hope some us are having in Nigeria....