Defendants in the ongoing trial in Abuja have pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge brought against them. Following the plea, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, requested that the defendants be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services and called for an expedited hearing of……
Defendants in the ongoing trial in Abuja have pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge brought against them.
Following the plea, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, requested that the defendants be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services and called for an expedited hearing of the case.
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Counsel to the first defendant, Mohammed Ndayako, however, sought assurances to guarantee access to their clients while in custody.
In response, the Attorney-General assured the court that the rights of the defendants would be respected, noting that there had been no prior complaint regarding access.
He added that all parties are aligned on the need for an accelerated trial.
