Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the request by terrorist negotiator, Mohammed Tukur Mamu, for his transfer from the custody of the Department of the State Service, DSS, to Kuje Prison in Abuja.
Mamu is standing trial for terrorism offences slammed on him by the Federal Government and had been in DSS custody following the refusal of the court to admit him to bail.
Justice Ekwo, while delivering the latest ruling, said the Federal Government had raised the issues of incessant jail breaks in prisons as a major ground to oppose the request for transfer to Kuje.
He held that Mamu did not contradict or dispute the averments as required by law.
According to the Judge, since the averments were not challenged by Mamu, they are deemed to be true facts and facts admitted need no further proof.
He subsequently ordered him to remain in DSS custody throughout his trial in the criminal charges against him.
Justice Ekwo, however, affirmed his earlier order that the terrorist negotiator be allowed to access his personal physician for medical treatment with the supervisions of the DSS.