Justice Ishaq Bello of the FCT High Court has adjourned the adoption of final written addresses in the alleged extra-judicial killing of the six Apo traders till October 11.
The Attorney-General of the Federation in 2005, filed a nine-count charge bordering on conspiracy and culpable homicide against six policemen – Danjuma Ibrahim, Othman Abdulsalami, Nicholas Zakaria, Ezekiel Acheneje, Baba Emmanuel and Sadiq Salami.
The offences against them contravened Sections 97 and 221 (A) of the Penal Code.
They were charged with the killing of Ifeanyi Ozor, Chinedu Meniru, Isaac Ekene, Paulinus Ogbonna, Anthony Nwodike and Augustina Arebun.
At the resumed hearing yesterday, the first defence counsel, Mr. Ricky Tarfa (SAN), applied for an extension of time to file and serve his final written address out of time.
Prosecuting counsel Mamman Osuman (SAN) did not oppose the application but urged the court to grant 21 days to the prosecution to file composite reply to the defence’ written addresses.
He also prayed for an adjournment to enable them file such reply.
The defence did not oppose Osuman’s application but instead prayed for 21 days for the defence to file their written addresses.
At the last sitting, the defence closed their case and it was adjourned for adoption of final addresses.
Justice Bello granted both applications.