The continuation of the trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley, charged with cybercrime, has been adjourned by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos until November 13 and 30, 2023.
The sitting judge, Justice Nicholas Oweibo adjourned the case on Monday following the absence of Naira Marley from court.
A news website reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Naira Marley on charges bordering on cybercrime.
The Commission referred the charges on May 14, 2019, but court granted him bail in the sum of N2 million, with two sureties in like sum.
According to the EFCC, Naira Marley and his accomplices conspired to use different Access Bank ATM cards to defraud their victims.
Trial has since commenced in the case and was still ongoing.
It was reported that the police in Lagos had detained Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, in connection with the death of Nigerian artiste, Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
However, when the case was called on Monday, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN) informed the court that Naira Marley was still clearly absent from his trial, inspite of the court’s order for his production.
In his response, the prosecutor told the court that although she had prayed the court for a production warrant of the defendant, he was still absent.
The court consequently adjourned the case until November 13 and 30, 2023 for continuation of trial