Once again, the trial of a university student, Chidinma Ojukwu, for the murder of Usifo Ataga, executive director of super tvon Thursday it suffered a setback in the Tafawa Balewa Square of the Lagos High Court (TBS).
Ms. Ojukwu is charged with murder, robbery and forgery along with her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri.
They had all pleaded not guilty.
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The trial stalled due to the absence of a prosecution witness, Bamidele Olusegun, a police officer.
Lead attorney for the prosecution, OA Oluwafemi, explained that the scheduled witness was unable to appear in court due to health problems.
“Unfortunately, my lord, he called me…. that she got sick during the night and was on her way to the clinic. … We sincerely apologize for the state of affairs and humbly pray that the matter be adjourned,” he said.
The defense reacts The judge, Yetunde Adesanya, adjourned the trial until May 5.
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Miss Ojukwu and Mr Quadri are key suspects in the Super TV boss murder and were indicted in October 2021.
The duo was also charged with committing forgery by procuring and making bank account statements purportedly made by the deceased.
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