The Chief Magistrates’ Court Zuba Abuja has adjourned till February 6, 2020 for the continuation of trial of Sen. Elisha Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial Zone who was last year arraigned for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother in Abuja sex toy.
This is following the absence of the defendant at the continuation of his trial on Thursday.
At the resumed hearing, the police counsel, James Idachaba, and the defendant, (Abbo) were not in the court.
However, Philip Tumba from the legal department of the FCT Police Command told the court that the prosecution counsel was attending a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police.
Mr Tumba also said there was a letter of adjournment from the police, which was filed at the court registry yesterday (Wednesday) but not served on the defence.
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Similarly, the defence counsel, Isaac Adeniyi, apologised for the absence of the defendant, adding that “he had health challenges.”
Mr Adeniyi, who did not object to the prosecution’s request for adjournment, said the dates suggested by the prosecution were not convenient for him.
In his ruling, the Presiding Magistrate, Abdullahi Illelah, adjourned the matter until February 6 for the continuation of trial.
NAN reports that the police alleged that the Senator committed the offence on May 11 at Pleasure Chest Shop FA 45 Located at Bannex Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent Wuse II Abuja.
He was also alleged to have slapped the complainant, Warmate Osimibibra on her face and forcefully dragged her shirt without provocation.
The federal lawmaker was, therefore, arraigned on July 8, 2019.
NAN
