The prosecution counsel in the ongoing trial of Charles Okah, alleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bomb blast, has explained the reason for the dismissal of treason charges against the defendants.
Speaking during an interview with journalists at the end of the trial on Thursday, the counsel, Alex Izinyon, said the court interpreted the prosecution’s pattern of handling the matter to mean that it lacked evidence against the accused.
“There were two separate charges filed. One bothered on treason while the other bothered on terrorism. When I was assigned to the case, both of them were supposed to be going on at the same time.
“We decided to follow one of the two, because we cannot pursue two rats at a time. All our witnesses were brought based on the terrorism charge. That’s what prompted the ruling on the no-case submission today. It does appear as if we have not started the case involving treason.
“That does not mean that we cannot go back to the matter. It is left for the office of the Attorney General. If they decide to focus on the other charge,” Mr. Izinyon, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said.
Mr. Okah and the second defendant, Obi Nwabueze, are accused of masterminding the March 15, 2010 bombing in Warri, Delta State, as well as another bomb explosion on October 1, that same year at the Eagle Square in Abuja.
They were also charged with treasonable offence bordering on alleged threats to the lives of former President Goodluck Jonathan and governors who held a meeting in Delta State.
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