Bamisaye’s Death: Defence Counsel’s Absence Stalls Progress in Ominikoron’s Murder Trial

• Ominikoron is standing trial at the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square on a count of murder
• Following a previous postponement on November 29, 2024, when Omotubora’s illness was cited as the reason, the court rescheduled the hearing to January 30 for the adoption of final written addresses.

The ongoing trial of Andrew Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) driver accused of murdering 22-year-old clothier Oluwabamise Ayanwola, has experienced another delay due to the absence of the defendant’s counsel, Abayomi Omotubora.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that Ominikoron is standing trial at the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square on a count of murder.

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Following a previous postponement on November 29, 2024, when Omotubora’s illness was cited as the reason, the court rescheduled the hearing to January 30 for the adoption of final written addresses.

However, at the resumed session on Thursday, State Counsel M.F. Salau informed the court that the defendant had not yet served his written address.

Salau acknowledged the delay and expressed uncertainty regarding the reason for the defence counsel’s failure to serve the address. Consequently, she requested the court to adjourn the case once again.

In response to Salau’s plea, Justice Sherifat Sonaike instructed the prosecution to proceed with filing their written address, ensuring that the legal proceedings continue in spite of the defendant’s counsel’s absence.

“This matter was adjourned on November 29, 2024.

“That is two months ago and the defence counsel is yet to file his written address,” the judge said.

The court, after listening to the prosecution, however, said that there was no letter or information from Omotubora to clarify his absence, or why his final written address had yet to be filed.

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Justice Sonaike adjourned the case due to the absence of the defendant’s final written address, and fixed it until February 10 for adoption of final written addresses.

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