By The9JaTREND
The alleged case of conspiracy, kidnapping and brutal murder of Genesis Orji and Okuomose Omorodion of Ologbo Dukedom in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State by Austin Olokor and two others, Oluwa Esimije - 38 and Sunday Amamapoki has been adjourned to September 13th 2021 for continuation of hearing.
The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Mary Ituseli had at last sitting in High Court of Justice, Criminal Court 4 returned the case file to the Chief Judge for reassignment.
Asking for the transfer of the case, Hon. Justice Mary Ituseli said it was based on personal reasons.
The matter was transferred to another Court from criminal court 4 with a new judge in charge and fresh plea taken.
During today's hearing, the accused persons, Austin Olokor and two others, Oluwa Esimije - 38 and Sunday Amamapoki were arraigned in High Court Criminal Court 3 for 5 count charge.
The 3 accused persons pleaded not guilty to the 5 count charges of the alleged kidnapping, conspiracy and murdered of Genesis Orji and Okuomose Omorodion.
Haven taken their plea, the lawyer to the 1st Accused Person, S. O. Nwoke informed the court of his intention to seek for adjournment as he is not fully fit to continue with the case.
The State Counsel, Barrister Osasu Ewemande and O. T. Okeke, counsel to 2nd and 3rd Accused Persons declined objection to the 1st Accused Person’s Counsel plea.
The trial judge, Justice Ifijie ordered that one of the Accused Persons who have been on bail, Austin Olokor remain in Court till the Surety, who signed his bail in the previous court be brought to court to ascertain whether he is still in a position to sign as Surety for the Accused Person.
His Lordship, Honourable Justice Ifijie adjourned the case to the 13th of September m, 2021 for continuation of hearing.
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