The chief Magistrate, Okeagu Azubike adjourned hearing on the matter after the prosecutor, Inspector Danjuma Ebune had informed the court that he was handed over the case file by the initial prosecutor, Mr Chijoke Okezie that very yesterday morning, so he needed time to study the case.
“I want to study the file so I can equip myself with the facts of the case,†Inspector Danjuma Ebune submitted.
Responding, counsel to the accused, Barrister Esther Uzoma, told the honourable court that she was willing to give the prosecutor time to study the case file.
“We agree to give the prosecution time to study the case,†Barrister Esther said, pointing out that the accused person has consistently appeared in court.
The accused, Jim Iyke, strode into the court confidently at about 09:54am when the Chief Majistrate was already seated.
It would be recalled that Jim Iyke was on November 10, 2011arraigned for allegedly fleecing one Habiba Abubakar of the sum of N15 million.
According to the initial police prosecutor, Mr. Chijoke Okezie, Abubarkar petitioned the Inspector General of Police on August 8, 2011 to investigate the fraud, accusing Jim of deceiving her into acquiring 15% equity from his company, Untamed Records Ltd and as soon as the money was paid into his account, the actor converted the money to his personal use and went on a shopping spree.
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