Metuh’s case suffers another adjournment

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The trail of Mr Olisa Metuh has suffered another adjournment at an FCT High Court on Tuesday.

Metuh, the former Peoples Democratic Party’s spokesman, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count-charge of destruction of evidence.

The Judge, Justice Ishaq Bello, on Oct. 10, 2016, adjourned till Nov. 22 for the defence to open its case and also adjourned till Jan. 24 for defence’ case.

Mr Sylvanus Tahir had earlier called three witnesses to testify in order to prove his case then closed his case, for Metuh’s (defence) to open his.

 

 

On Tuesday, Metuh was not in court, but his counsel Mr Emeka Etieba appeared.

Mr Sylvanus Tahir, the prosecuting counsel was also present.

Tahir said that he was informed that Metuh was admitted in the National Hospital, Abuja, for spinal cord injuries.

The court adjourned the case again to March 2 for the defence to open its case. (NAN)

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