The EFCC lawyer opposed the defendants’ bail application.
“Illicit mining threatens Nigeria’s economic future and fuels transnational corruption,” said the U.S.
The SSS is accusing Mr Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of ADC, of planning to establish “a shadow government” in Nigeria.
Judges, staff, lawyers, and litigants were denied access as business activities in and around the court were paralysed.
This was disclosed on Wednesday when the matter, which was before Justice Emeka Nwite, was called for a hearing.
“For now, we are appealing to those engaging in illegal mining operations because they are citizens that have not been arrested yet,” said the NSCDC official.
The court ruled that Mr El-Rufai is liable for illegally arresting and detaining the affected Adara elders and should pay N900 million in damages.
The three videos were played in the open court, and the government’s witness, an operative of the SSS identified as BBB, was cross-examined by Mr Erokoro.
“Copyright infringement is considered a criminal offence under Nigerian law, punishable by fines and imprisonment,” said the NCC chief.
Mr Laori said the adjournment became necessary as the committee had been served with court documents, notifying it that the matter is currently in court.
