Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Major Hamza al-Mustapha, said on Tuesday that his release was a victory for democracy and the rule of law.
The former CSO, who was in Kaduna for a 'thank you' visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, and Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, also said he had forgiven those that persecuted him during his 14 years incarceration at Kirikiri Maximum Prisons.
He urged Nigerians to pray for the country, especially now that the nation was passing through some security challenges.
He also expressed optimism that peace that had eluded the country would soon be a thing of the past.
Al-Mustapha, who spoke to newsmen at the residence of Gumi, said, he had forgiven those who persecuted him unjustly because his release was a plus to democracy and judiciary.
He said, "I was sentenced to death but Allah turned it around because I spoke the truth and stood by it, which caused my incarceration."
In his response, Gumi said the release of the former CSO showed that no Nigerian would be unjustly convicted by the judiciary. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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We'll soon know why you were released. We know what you did for your former Master (Abacha). The only the fact we aren't sure is, if someone has impeded justice because of selfish interest. We are waiting, We are watching.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you know about what he did, where were you as to know what transpired between him and his master? He was persecuted and forcibly convicted by the ngbati judiciary- the appeal court judges has said it all. Just watch and see how fast this man's profile will rise wether you like or you no like... If you no like hang!
DeleteWho knows? May be his release is not unconnected with the recent ceasefire agreement between the FG and BH.
Deleteplease stay out of politics else you will still go back.
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