The absence of a witness, Insp. Kabiru Ibrahim, on Thursday, stalled the trial of a businesswoman, Susan Chagwa, in the FCT High Court.
The police charged Chagwa and her company, Dorvita Properties Limited with four counts bordering on criminal conspiracy and obtaining by false pretense.
At the resumed court sitting, the defense counsel, Prince Uwagboau told the court that Ibrahim who was supposed to be cross-examined was not in court.
” The witness has been on official assignment in Damaturu, Yobe.
”He was supposed to arrive yesterday, but he called to say he was in Maiduguri, Borno for another assignment.
“In this circumstance, we pray for an adjournment, “Uwagboau said.
The prosecution counsel, Caleb Echoga however opposed the application.
Justice Asmau Akanbi-Yusuf adjourned the matter until April 15 for hearing.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prosecution alleges that the defendant, a director of the said company, obtained N6 million from Mr. Adam Nuhu between January 11 and February 18, 2023.
He alleged that the defendant collected the money under the false pretence of selling plot No. 4, Carmel Estate, Cadastral Zone, Kafe District, Abuja, to Nuhu.
Echoga added that the defendant committed a breach of trust and converted the money to her use.
The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of Section 1(1)(a)(b)(c) and was punishable under Section 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offenses Act, 2006.
The prosecution said the offence also contravened the provisions of sections 312 and 322 of the Penal Code.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty. (NAN)
