However; the proceedings before the State Court sitting in Port Harcourt lasted briefly before the case was adjourned to 17th of November.
Our correspondent VICTOR EZEAMA reports that ailing accused person was rolled into the courtroom, looking unconscious and bedridden.
But OJUKAY FLAG-AMACHREE could not take his plea when the four count charge of murder and attempted murder was read to him.
An oral application for bail by the Defence Counsel, EMENIKE EBETE was rejected by the trial judge based on the objection of the State Prosecution Counsel.
GODWIN OBLA made reference to provisions of the Administration of Criminal Procedures Law of Rivers State and asked the court to enter “not guilty” plea on behalf of the accused person.
The Prosecution also prayed the court to remand the accused person which the trial judge also granted before adjourning the case, which is to be reassigned to another judge before the next hearing.
Our correspondent reports that the there were heavily armed security operatives around the court today and people were subjected to thorough screening before they were allowed into the premises.
