Crime
Melaye’s trial stalled
The trial of Kogi West Sen. Dino Melaye was stalled on Monday at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama because of his absence.
The prosecution counsel, Shuaibu Labaran, told the court that the defence counsel had served him application, requesting an adjournment since Mr Melaye is still in custody.
“My lord, the case is for continuation of hearing for the prosecution. The defendant counsel approached us this morning explaining the circumstance for which his client could not be in court,” he said.
“Craving my indulgence since we have two dates for the hearing of this case, we have no problem, we agree to the proposal and if the defence counsel us that he would be here on the same date.”
Defence counsel Olusegun Jolaawoz told the court why there was the need for an adjournment.
“We did inform the counsel that our client could not be able to be here because he is on remand.
“We went on extra mile to obtain an order given by Justice Alilu on January 9. He ordered that the defendant be remanded in police custody for an initial period of 14 days, “Mr Jolaawo added.
Justice Olasumbo Goodluck then adjourned to January 28 for continuation of hearing.
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