Lagos Federal High Court on Monday, has adjourned the trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, accused of cybercrime, with the new trial dates set for November 13 and 30.
The singer who was reprimanded for the death of his label signee,Mohbad, is also facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges related to conspiracy and credit card fraud.
In the previous court session, Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, revealed that the artist was conspicuously absent in court due to his detainment by the police, allegedly in connection with the unfortunate demise of Mohbad.
However, Bilkisu Buhari, the prosecution counsel, told the court to issue a production warrant against Naira Marley to ensure his presence on the next adjourned date.
Nicholas Oweibo, the presiding judge, granted the prayers of the prosecution counsel and issued a production warrant against the defendant.
The judge later adjourned the case for continuation of the trial to October 30.
On Monday, the Lagos police, however, failed to provide the singer before the court.
Consequently, the presiding judge announced November 13 and 30 for the next hearings.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the defendant on charges bordering on cybercrime which was filed on May 14, 2019.
Naira Marley, was consequently arraigned on May 20, 2019, before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, but he pleaded not guilty.
The court had accordingly granted him bail of two million naira, with two sureties in like sum.
The trial has since commenced in the case and is still ongoing.
