Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Ex-Jigawa Gov., Lamido’s Trial Adjourned

Hamilton Nwosa
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Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has adjourned to November 15 and 16, 2017 the N1.35billion fraud trial of erstwhile governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido. This adjournment was at the instance of Lamido’s new counsel, Kanu Agabi, SAN.
“My Lord, I wish to appeal for an adjournment to familiarize myself with the facts of this case. This is my first time of appearing before this honourable court in this matter”, Agabi pleaded.

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