Court adjourns Badeh’s trial till July 4

The trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, was
stalled on Monday, due to the ill health of the 19th prosecution
witness.

Justice Okon Abang adjourned the matter until July 4 for
continuation of trial.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Badeh is standing
trial for allegedly abusing his office by diverting N3.97
billion.

The diverted money was meant for arms purchase in the face of
worsening destructions by Boko Haram terrorists.

At the resumed hearing, the Prosecuting Counsel, Mr Rotimi
Jacobs (SAN), told court that he had to compel the witness to
attend court but that the witness could not testify, due to ill
health.

“I practically forced the witness to be here today but I will
not like the witness to testify in this state of mind,” Jacobs
said.

But, in spite of the presence of the witness in court, Jacobs
prayed for an adjournment to enable the witness get better so that
he could give his testimony in good health.

The trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, was
stalled on Monday, due to the ill health of the 19th prosecution
witness.

Justice Okon Abang adjourned the matter until July 4 for
continuation of trial.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Badeh is standing
trial for allegedly abusing his office by diverting N3.97
billion.

The diverted money was meant for arms purchase in the face of
worsening destructions by Boko Haram terrorists.

At the resumed hearing, the Prosecuting Counsel, Mr Rotimi
Jacobs (SAN), told court that he had to compel the witness to
attend court but that the witness could not testify, due to ill
health.

“I practically forced the witness to be here today but I will
not like the witness to testify in this state of mind,” Jacobs
said.

But, in spite of the presence of the witness in court, Jacobs
prayed for an adjournment to enable the witness get better so that
he could give his testimony in good health.