Cynthia Osokogwu: Court adjourns trial to Nov 26 for written addresses

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of Lagos High Court, Igbosere, once again on Monday,  adjourned till November 26 for the adoption of written addresses, the ongoing trial of four accused youth for the murder of Cynthia Osokogwu.

The adjournement was a result of the late filing of final written addresses by the third and fourth defendants’ counsel, Chris Obiaka.

The judge ordered Obiaka to file a joint written address, while the prosecution should file comprehensive written addresses replying to all.

Justice Akinlade adjourned the matter to November 16 for adoption of the written addresses.

Four men, Okwumo Nwabufo, 34; Olisaeloka Ezike, 24; Orji Osita, 33 and Ezike Nonso, 25, are standing trial for conspiracy and murder of Cynthia, 25, a postgraduate student of Nassarawa State University on July 22, 2012.

-Vanguard