TVC E, POLITICS – A federal high court in Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, till Friday.
Dasuki is standing trial for alleged diversion of $2.1billion meant to buy weapons to combat Boko Haram militants.
Dasuki’s lawyers – Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN) and Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN) – had indicated that they would not be in court on Thursday, prompting presiding judge, Justice Baba Yusuf to adjourn the case.
The duo had informed the court they will be attending an election petition tribunal’s sitting in Kogi on same day (Thursday).
The lawyer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), did not oppose Dasuki’s lawyers’ request for adjournment.
The judge later fixed 11:00am on Friday for resumption of hearing in the case.
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