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A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja, on Tuesday, struck out the case on alleged assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye of Kogi West for want of diligent prosecution.
Precisely one year ago, Melaye file the case alleging an assassination attempt on his life by the Administrator of Ijumu local government area, Alhaji Taufiq Isa and four other; Ade Obege, Abdullahi Isah, Michael Bamidele and Ahmed Ajayi.
But ruling on the matter, the trial judge, Fola Ajayi noted with regrets that the prosecution counsel could not open its case despite four adjournments to enable them put their house in order.
He therefore struck out the case for lack of diligent prosecution and gave a consequential order that the prosecution could start their case afresh when ever they are ready.
Speaking on behalf of the defence counsels, Zakari Abbas commended the trial judge for the landmark judgement.
He said the judge said came to the conclusion that the prosecution has not diligently pursued their case as the petitioners were unwilling to present their witnesses.
“The charges brought against the defendants have been struck out. As it stands, there is no criminal charges against the defendants.
“However the judge gave a consequential order that whenever they are ready with their witness, they could approach the court to start their case afresh,” he noted.
Reacting to the ruling, Alhaji Taufiq Isa expressed joy and described the ruling as an act of God, saying that the judiciary still remain the hope of the common man.
He said he has forgiven those who had accused him wrongly and called on all Okun sons and daughters to come together in the interest of the development of the area.
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