Court Grants DIA Order To Freeze Bank Account Of Suspected Terrorist Leader, Idris The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has received approval from the Federal High Court in Abuja to freeze the bank account of Usman Idris, a suspected terrorist leader, for a period of 30 days. The account, held at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), is being investigated in connection with alleged terrorist activities. Justice Peter Lifu issued the freezing order following the DIA’s request, which was presented through an ex-parte application by the agency’s counsel, Barrister S. A. Aminu. The lawyer argued that the account holder, Idris, has been linked to several serious crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, oil bunkering, and financing terrorism. The application, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1145/2024, was supported by evidence of illicit arms purchases and requested a 90-day freeze on the account. However, Justice Lifu limited the order to 30 days after questioning the lawyer about the durati...