A federal high court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, shifted the trial date for Naira Marley over alleged internet fraud.
The singer is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud.
During the last court sitting, Olalekan Ojo, the defendant’s counsel, said Naira Marley was absent from court because he was in police custody in relation to Mohbad’s death.
Ojo then prayed the court for an adjournment of the trial.
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.
Naira Marley — who is currently in police custody for interrogation — is a person of interest in the death of fast-rising singer Mohbad.
Mohbad passed away on September 12. He was laid to rest the following day.
On September 21, the police exhumed Mohbad’s corpse for autopsy and are awaiting the results.
On October 4, a magistrate court sitting in Yaba held that Naira Marley be remanded for 21 days.
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