JOHANNESBURG – ALLEGED Nigerian terror bombing conspirator, Henry Okah, has applied for refugee status as he was living illegally in South Africa, the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court heard, yesterday.
This came just as his bail application in court was postponed for judgement.
State prosecutor Shaun Abrahams said in closing argument in Okah’s bail application:”He is also afraid that Nigerian authorities may apply for his extradition.”
Abrahams said the State had a strong case and was confident that Okah would be convicted when the matter went to trial.
Okah is suspected to have been the mastermind behind the October 1 Independence Day car bombs in Abuja. He faces charges of engaging in terrorist activities, conspiracy to do so, and delivering, placing and detonating an explosive device.
Read More:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/11/henry-okah-begs-s-africa-i-want-asylum/
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