Trial Of Nigeria Independence Day Bomber Stalled Again, READ Why
The trial of Nigeria Independence Day bombing suspect, Charles Okah has been reported stalled once again at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
According to reports, absence of prosecution counsel on Wednesday stalled proceedings in an application seeking to ascertain the psychiatric fitness of suspected terrorist to stand trial.
* Henry Okah accused of bombings during the Independence Day celebrations in Nigeria in 2010
Mr. Okah and one Obi Nwabueze were charged with masterminding the October 1, 2010 twin bombing at the Eagle Square, Abuja. At least 8 people died from the bombings during the Independence Day celebrations.
At the resumed sitting on Wednesday, parties were informed by a court official that Alex Izinyon, the lead prosecuting counsel, had written the court requesting for adjournment.
The prosecutor was said to be attending to another case at the Court of Appeal, and in the said letter prayed the court for a stand-down or adjournment of the case.
Mr. Izinyon also allegedly wrote that the fresh medical report which the judge ordered to be conducted on Mr. Okah at the last sitting was not ready.
John Ainetor, Mr. Okah’s counsel, said he was not opposed to the prosecution counsel’s letter.
Justice Gabriel Kolawole, therefore, adjourned the case till May 12, and directed that there was no need for the accused to be brought to court on the adjourned date of the trial.
Mr. Kolawole had in a ruling in January ordered that a fresh medical examination be conducted on Mr. Okah within 15 days to confirm his mental state, after rejecting an initial one.
Source: Legit.ng
