CURRENT REPORT BLOG in a courtroom spectacle that could rival any legal drama, a Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a consequential verdict, sentencing Kelvin Ezeigbe and Frank Azuekor, two of the four defendants in the Chief Mike Ozekhome kidnapping case, to 20 years in prison each. This watershed moment unfolded under the meticulous eye of Justice Binta Nyako, who couldn’t deny the prosecution’s compelling case.
In a plot twist that added intrigue, Michael Omonigho and the enigmatic Momoh Haruna were acquitted of terrorism-related charges. Justice Nyako, known for her discerning judgments, noted that while certain charges carried severe penalties, she detected genuine remorse in the convicted individuals, who had languished in custody for a decade. Haruna, still at large, is to be pursued for escaping custody, despite his exoneration.
In the midst of this legal spectacle, the court applauded the dedication of both the defense and prosecution teams, who skillfully navigated this complex case. The saga, which commenced in 2014, involved charges of terrorism and the high-profile kidnapping of Chief Mike Ozekhome.
