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Rainstorm Stalls Bail Decision For Lebanese Arms Suspect

A federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the ruling on the bail application sought by three Lebanese business men charged to court for terrorism … Continue reading Rainstorm Stalls Bail Decision For Lebanese Arms Suspect


A federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the ruling on the bail application sought by three Lebanese business men charged to court for terrorism and illegal possession of arms.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola who postponed the ruling sighted the heavy rainstorm which affected his office for the postponement.

He urged the counsels in the case and defendants to report to court by 9am on Friday the 12th of July 2013 for the ruling.

The three defendants, Mustapha Fawaz, Abdallah Tahini and Talal Ahmad had at the last sitting of the court told the court to admit them to bail in the most liberal terms.

They also told the court through their counsel Mr Robert Clarke (SAN), that there is no evidence that the said weapons were found in the homes of the accused persons since the prosecution has not shown any particulars for their claims, as such they should be admitted to bail.

They also prayed that their two businesses, Amigo Supermarket and the Abuja Wonderland Amusement Park should be re-opened.

But the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Simeon Igede opposed the application.

He urged the court to reject the bail on the grounds that the charges against the defendfants are serious and that they have dual nationalities and are likely to jump bail.