A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the ongoing cybercrime trial of the famed Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, known by his stage name, Naira Marley.
Justice Oweibo decided to adjourn the case until November 13 and 30, since the defendant was not present in court for his trial today.
Naira Marley and his colleague Sam Larry had been taken into custody by the Lagos police in relation to the passing of Nigerian musician Oladimeji Aloba, also referred to as “Mohbad.”
Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of cybercrime.
Recall that on May 14, 2019, the singer—who is well-known for his famous song “Am I a Yahoo Boy?”—was initially charged.
And on May 20, 2019, he was arraigned before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, and he entered a not guilty plea.
However, the court gave him bail in the amount of two million naira, with two sureties contributing the same amount.
According to the EFCC, Fashola and his cronies planned to trick their victims by using various Access Bank ATM cards.
Also, it is claimed that the defendant attempted to obtain illicit financial gains by using a bank credit card that was issued to someone else.
Furthermore, the EFCC asserts that the defendant committed theft by possessing phony credit cards that belonged to various individuals with the intention of defrauding.