Court adjourns trial of Dasuki, others till January 25
A federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has adjourned till January 25, 2017 the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) for alleged misappropriation of $2.1 billion arms fund.
The adjournment was consequent upon the absence of one of the defendants and a one-time Director of Finance and Account (DFA) in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Salisu Shuaibu, who was said to have been hospitalised.
Prosecution counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, who informed the presiding judge, Justice Baba Yusuf of the development, told the court that he had been served the medical report. He, therefore, applied for a short adjournment since hearing could not proceed in the absence of the defendant.
Counsel to Shuaibu, Adetayo Adeyemo, after apologising for his client’s absence, told the court that the medical document had been made available to the registry and all concerned parties to authenticate the claim.
Following non-opposition from counsel to the other defendants, the lawyers subsequently conferred with themselves and picked the new date for continuation of trial. Justice Baba-Yusuf, in his brief ruling, noted that since the charge was filed, the second defendant had never been absent in court and that for that reason the court was obliged to grant the request for adjournment.
Meanwhile, a second charge referred by Justice Peter Affen after the consolidation of charges was similarly adjourned to January 24, 2017 for mention. Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Limited and Reliance Referer Hospital are the other defendants in the suit instituted by the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).While five of them had been granted bail, Dasuki has, however, remained in custody since December 5 last year.
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
2 Comments
Buycement
direct from the factory for a promo price of #1000 per bag and #300 to deliver per bag,
order a minimum of 100bags,trailer load of 600bags,trailer load of 900bags,
contact manager Mrs Grace on 2348O60478998 or assistant Mr Emmanuel on 2348O36909383 for inquiry
COMPLEMENT OF THE SEASON BUY YOUR BAGS OF RICE IN A LOWER PRICE OF #7,500 AND GROUNDNUT OIL FOR #5,000 CALL THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT ON=09063663478=FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE
RICE FEATURES LISTED ABOVE PLEASE MAKE A REQUEST OF YOUR CHOICE. E:G Royal umbrella=7,500,
Mama Gold=7,500,
Royal stallion=7,500
Otunba=7,500
Rising sun=7,500,
Special rice=7,500
Mama Africa=7,500
Royal crown=7,500,
Ade Brazil=7,500
Elephant Gold=,7,500
Super eagle=7,500
PJS=7,500
Tomato rice=7,500
Caprice =7,500
GINO OIL= #5,000
TURKEY OIL= #5,000,
WE DELIVER TO ANY STATE IN NIGERIA PLEASE PAYMENT ON DELIVERY
Thanks for your patronage,we give the best and sound bags of rice…. For order please contact THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT ON=09063663478=FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE
PLS NOTE,delivery is a day after purchase and is nation wide….
We will review and take appropriate action.