The trial of four men who were docked over alleged the murder of Cynthia Osukogu, a postgraduate student of Nassarawa State University, on Monday suffered set back due to the inability of the counsel to file their final written addresses.
The accused men: Okwumo Nwabufor, Olisaeloka Ezike , Orji Osita and Nonso Ejike are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder. They were accused by the Lagos State government of murdering Cynthia, a friend they claimed they met on the social media platform, Facebook, on July, 22, 2012 at Cosmilla Hotel, Lake View Estate, Festac Town.
The trial was adjourned till Monday by Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere for adoption of final written addresses by counsel to the four defendants. Out of the four defendants, only first and second defendants were represented by counsel on Monday.
The trial judge did not hide her displeasure over delay tactics approach being adopted by the defendants, she decried the unreasonable excuses employed to delay the trial.
It would be recalled that at last year, in August, the judge had threatened to send the fourth defendant, Nonso Ezike back to prison for deliberately stalling the case.
However, based on the development, Justice Akinlade adjourned the matter till June 8, for the adoption of their written addresses by all parties in the matter.
Source:Tribune
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