(DDM) – A Nigerian lawyer, Moses Oddiri, remains in DSS custody despite a court order granting bail and release.
DDM gathered that the continued detention has sparked outrage among his relatives and associates.
The family alleges that authorities ignored valid court directives ordering his freedom.
They say the situation raises serious concerns about respect for the rule of law.
Oddiri’s brother, Doro Oddiri, spoke publicly about the detention and legal battle.
He confirmed that lawyers filed a fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The suit sought enforcement of Oddiri’s constitutional rights and immediate release.
Court records show the case was filed on December ten, twenty twenty-five.
The court later reviewed arguments from both the applicant and government representatives.
The judge granted bail to Moses Oddiri in mid-January twenty twenty-six.
The court attached specific bail conditions to guarantee his appearance when required.
Family members and sureties quickly worked to meet those conditions.
Doro stated that they fulfilled every requirement without delay.
The court then issued a formal release warrant to the DSS.
That release warrant carried a January twenty-three date.
Court officials served the bail order and warrant on the DSS days later.
The family insists the DSS received the documents on January twenty-six.
They accuse the agency of refusing to act on the order.
They argue that such refusal undermines judicial authority.
The court also directed DSS to give seven days’ notice before any arraignment.
The order aimed to give Oddiri time to prepare a legal defence.
Doro says DSS still kept his brother in custody after meeting conditions.
He estimates that detention has approached one hundred days.
He describes the situation as a violation of constitutional rights.
He accuses the DSS of showing contempt for the judiciary.
Security agencies in Nigeria often claim national security powers during investigations.
Legal experts, however, stress that court orders remain binding on all authorities.
Background sources link Oddiri’s arrest to a petition against the EFCC chairman.
The petition reportedly went to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau in London.
It accused the EFCC chairman of diverting community development funds.
Those funds allegedly belonged to the Orogun oil producing community in Delta State.
The dispute over the money has lasted for several years.
Community representatives had earlier demanded accountability for billions of naira.
They petitioned the EFCC to investigate missing statutory payments.
Sources claim the EFCC later reported recovering large sums.
Controversy followed over control and transparency of the recovered funds.
Supporters say Oddiri advocated for a marginalized community.
They argue his actions challenged powerful interests.
The DSS has not publicly detailed reasons for the continued detention.
Observers say the case tests Nigeria’s commitment to due process.
Many citizens now watch how authorities will respond to the allegations.
The family continues to demand compliance with the court’s orders.
They insist that justice requires immediate release or lawful arraignment.
The matter remains a subject of debate in legal and civic circles.
