Nigerian Judge Withdraws From Trial of Boko Haram Suspects

A judge of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has withdrawn his participation in the trial of eight Boko Haram militants after the defendants cast a vote of no confidence against the court. The suspects were arraigned for the killing of five foreigners who were abducted from a construction site in Kebbi State in 2011.

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