EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

TENSION HAS REPORTEDLY GRIPPED OBUKPA TOWN, IN NSUKKA AREA OF ENUGU STATE, FOLLOWING THE ALLEGED KILLING OF A YOUNG MAN BY SOME YOUTHS FROM AMAOZARA OBUKPA COMMUNITY.(PHOTO)


 Tension has reportedly gripped Obukpa town, in Nsukka area of Enugu state, following the alleged killing of a young man by some youths from Amaozara Obukpa community.


According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at about 10:00pm on Saturday when the youths allegedly approached the victim, accusing him of being responsible for the theft of solar-powered street lights in the area. 


The young man, who was later discovered by residents as an innocent indigene of Obukpa, was reportedly beaten severely.


Sources claim that during the attack, the assailants allegedly used iron rods to assault the victim, inflicting fatal injuries.


 The young man was said to have died as a result of the injuries sustained.


Following the incident, fear and panic reportedly spread across Obukpa town, with many residents fleeing for safety. 


It was further alleged that youths from Amaozara Obukpa involved in the attack have since abandoned the town and gone into hiding in nearby bushes and mountainous areas.

Meanwhile investigation is currently underway.

One more photo below. 


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