Here are some more details on the Al-Mustapha judgement, according to CHANNELS TV. Please Read: "APPEAL COURT DISMISSES MURDER CHARGES AGAINST AL-MUSTAPHA" The Appeal Court in Lagos has dismissed charges of conspiracy to murder Alhaja Kudirat Abiola levelled against Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (RTD). The Court in a unanimous decision ruled that there was no direct circumstantial evidence that he conspired with anyone as evidence of prosecution witnesses in that regard were contradictory. Justice Rita Pemu who read the lead judgment, held that there was no direct circumstantial evidence that he conspired with anyone as evidence of prosecution witnesses in that regard were contradictory. She further held that based on facts and evidence before the court, it is certainly not Al-Mustapha who pulled the trigger and murdered Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. The Court holds that he is liable to be discharged and acquitted. Justice Amina Augie who is the presiding Judge has just concurred with the lead judgement as read by Justice Rita Pemu. Third Judge, Justice Fatima Akinbami has also agreed with the lead judgement meaning that the ruling is unanimous. The court awaits the judgement on Al-Mustapha’s co-accused, Lateef Shofolahan.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:11:10 +0000
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