A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned till Wednesday the trial of musician, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, who is facing card fraud charges.
Ojo said: “In the course of pre-trial preparation, it was discovered that certain documents which we require and to which prosecution made reference in their proof of evidence, are not available to us.”But, EFCC counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, opposed the adjournment application. He held: “In criminal trial, it must be borne in mind that criminal trial at the Federal High Court is summary trial, therefore proof of evidence is not required. However, the investigating officer’s report must be furnished to the defence and the statements of witnesses if any.”Earlier, before yesterday’s proceedings began, Oyedepo observed that Marley had entered the dock with a small bag.
Fashola, popular for his “Am I a Yahoo Boy” and “Soapy” tracks, is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an 11-count charge of conspiracy, possession of counterfeit cards and fraud.The defendant was arraigned on May 20, 2019, but pleaded not guilty.According to the charge, the defendant committed the offences on different dates including November 26, 2018, December 11, 2018, and May 10,
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