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Trial of suspected ritual killer commences in Rivers

First Accused Person, Ifeanyi Dike after his arraignment at the High Court, Port Harcourt on Friday. Dike allegedly murdered Late 8-year old girl, Chikamso Favour

Trial of suspected ritual killer commences in Rivers

byPress Release
January 12, 2018
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The trial of suspected ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike, commenced on Friday at the Rivers State High Court Number 9, where he was arraigned before judge, Adolphus Enebeli.

Ifeanyi Dike allegedly murdered late eight-year old girl, Chikamso Favour, in August 2017, after raping her and harvesting her genitals.

Also arraigned before Mr. Enebeli are: Ogochukwu Nnamiro (second accused person) and Johnbosco Okoroeze, a police officer (third accused person). They were arraigned as accessories after the fact.

A mild drama ensued in court as Ifeanyi Dike gave a loud shout after his case was mentioned. Thereafter, he refused to take his plea.

His counsel, Lizinna Ameegua, urged the court to order that a mental examination be carried out on him to ascertain his mental status. The judge declined the request.

Thereafter, Ifeanyi Dike collapsed in court. The court entered a plea of not guilty for him, while the second and third accused persons pleaded not guilty.

The matter was adjourned to January 16, 26 and 29, 2018 for definite hearing. Mr. Enebeli said the matter would be heard on a day to day basis.

Earlier in the court, counsel to Mr. Dike, Lizinna Ameegua, raised objection to the trial on the ground that the information filed by the prosecution was incomplete.

He urged the court to discharge the first accused person. The court dismissed the request.

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Addressing journalists after the adjournment, Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Emmanuel Aguma said he expects the case to be heard expeditiously.

He said that no party in the case is entitled to more than three adjournments in the course of the hearing.

First Accused Person, Ifeanyi Dike after his arraignment at the High Court, Port Harcourt on Friday. Dike allegedly murdered Late 8-year old girl, Chikamso Favour
First Accused Person, Ifeanyi Dike after his arraignment at the High Court, Port Harcourt on Friday. Dike allegedly murdered Late 8-year old girl, Chikamso Favour
2nd Accused Person, Ogochukwu Nnamiro hailing a friend at the High Court after his arraignment on Friday.
2nd Accused Person, Ogochukwu Nnamiro hailing a friend at the High Court after his arraignment on Friday.
2nd And 3rd Accused Persons, Ogochukwu Nnamiro and Sergeant Johnbosco Okoroeze after their arraignment at the High Court in Port Harcourt on Friday
2nd And 3rd Accused Persons, Ogochukwu Nnamiro and Sergeant Johnbosco Okoroeze after their arraignment at the High Court in Port Harcourt on Friday

He said one of the reasons for the adjournment on Friday was for Ifeanyi Dike to get medical attention.

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The Secretary of the International Federation of Female Lawyers, FIDA, Nnenna Igbokwe expressed confidence that justice will be achieved now that trial has commenced.

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