But for the alert security operatives attached to Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day Abuja bombing, Mr Charles Okah would have committed suicide in the court on Tuesday.
Okah who has been standing trial on charges of terrorism for five years had sought the permission of the judge to address the court on his prolonged trial since his counsel was not in court.
He was granted his desire, and here is what he said ;
“I have been incarcerated for about five years now and I have a family to cater for.
“My children would grow up without feeling the warmth of their father and I am tired of this endless trial.
“I really do not know what I have done to be treated this way.
“Is it not better to die than to wait and be messed up this way?”’
In a dramatic move, he grabbed a chair and made a quick dash for the window where he attempted to throw himself down from the third floor of the five story building
He was however pulled back by security operatives and other people in the courtroom. The judge consequently adjourned the case to October 20 for continuation of hearing.
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