N30m land scam: Defence counsel’s absence stalls trial of 86-yr-old suspect
The trial of an octogenarian, Pa Adeola Ajidahun, who was
accused of fraudulent land sale, was stalled on Wednesday by the
absence of a defence counsel, Abdulkareem Adio.
The Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police had arraigned Pa
Ajidahun,86, before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos Island,
for
allegedly obtaining money under false pretence.
During Wednesday’s proceedings, Adio sent a letter to the court
apologizing for his absence, which he said was due to a legal commitment
at the Court of Appeal, Lagos.
Pa Ajidahun was however present in court.
Adio therefore asked the court to adjourn the trial of the accused.
The presiding magistrate, Mrs Awogboro said the definite trial would
commence on November 25 and emphasized that Adio must be present in
court on the date.
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