Alleged armed robbery: Absence of prosecution counsel stalls trial of woman, 3 others

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By Joy Kaka

Abuja, June 26, 2024( NAN) The absence of a prosecution counsel, Fidelix Ogbobe, on Wednesday stalled the trial of Blessing Akaaza, Garba Raymond, Ismaila Murtala and Nuhu Jezuli in the FCT High Court, Zuba.

The police charged the defendants with two counts bordering on armed robbery.

At the resumed sitting, the defence counsel, Gabriel Okpata said that the matter was for continuation of trial but the prosecution sent a letter saying that he was on official training.

Okpata however asked the court for an adjournment.

Justice Kezziah Ogbonnaya adjourned the matter until Oct.21 for hearing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prosecution alleged that the defendants and others at large conspired while armed with a gun and other dangerous weapons on Sept.9, 2022.

He said the defendants robbed one Garba Kwamkur of $65,000, N5 million and other valuables in his residence at Garki, Abuja on the said date.

The offence, he said, is punishable under sections 6(b), 1(2)(a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act, CAP R11 LFN 2004

The defendants had pleaded not guilty.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

JK/SH

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edited by Sadiya Hamza