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The absence of Senator Elisha Abbo, who allegedly assaulted a nursing mother, and the prosecution counsel, on Thursday stalled continuation of trial in a Zuba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja.
NAN reports that Abbo, who represents Adamawa North in the National Assembly, was arraigned on July 8, 2019 for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother, Mrs Warmate Osimibibra.
At the resumed hearing, the police counsel, James Idachaba, and the defendant, (Abbo) were not in court.
A man, Philip Tumba, said to be from the legal department of the FCT Police Command, told the court that the prosecution counsel was attending a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Tumba also said there was a letter of adjournment from the police, which was filed at the court registry on Wednesday but not served on the defence.
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Also, the defence counsel, Mr Isaac Adeniyi, apologised for the absence of the defendant, saying he had health challenges.
Adeniyi, who did not object to the prosecution’s request for an adjournment, said the dates suggested by the prosecution were not convenient to him. In his ruling, the Presiding Magistrate Abdullahi Illelah adjourned the matter until Feb. 6 for continuation of trial.
NAN reports that the police alleged that the senator committed the offence on May 11, 2019 at Pleasure Chest, Shop FA 45, at Bannex Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja.
He was also alleged to have slapped the complainant severally on her face and forcefully dragged her shirt without provocation.
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