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Following the increasing number of sensitive cases involving politically exposed persons before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), its chairman, Danladi Umar, has applied for extra security.
This was contained in a letter he sent to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud, The Nation reports.
The application may be referred to both the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for necessary action.
Umar’s mobile lines had reportedly come under intense pressure, leading to call restrictions.
The judge was also said to have restricted his movement to his office and home in order to stave off influence.
The newspaper quoted a source as saying that “The CCT judge has asked for security beef up in CCT, Umar’s office, home and around his family.
“The application has been submitted to the CJN for necessary contact with appropriate security agencies.
“I think the letter was just a pre-emptive step to guarantee adequate security for the judge in view of the increasing number of sensitive matters at the tribunal.
“Security agencies will debrief Umar on what he wants before taking action. What is certain is that there will be enhanced protection for him.
“The state will not ignore the request from the CCT chairman.”