The continuation of the trial of Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, a.k.a. Naira Marley, charged with cybercrime, has been shifted to November 13 and 30, according to a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo delayed the matter following the absence of Naira Marley from court on Monday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Naira Marley on cybercrime-related charges.
On May 14, 2019, the Commission filed the accusations, but the court granted him bail in the amount of N2 million, with two sureties in the same amount.
The EFCC said that Naira Marley and his associates colluded to cheat their victims by using various Access Bank ATM cards.
The trial in the case has since begun and is still proceeding.
Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, were arrested in Lagos in connection with the death of Nigerian singer, Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad.
However, when the matter was called on Monday, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN) informed the court that despite the court’s order for his production, Naira Marley was still plainly absent from his trial.
In his response, the prosecutor informed the court that, despite her request for a production warrant for the defendant, he was still absent.
As a result, the case was deferred to November 13 and 30 for further trial.
