Baba Ijesha, in his notice of appeal marked CA/LAG/CR/544/23, asked the appellate court to set aside the lower court’s judgment.
The pathologist also said there was a fracture on the bone above the ear, and bruises were also found on both lips of the deceased.
In recent times, there have been reported cases of domestic staff robbing and killing their employers in the state.
Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Tafawa Balewa Square Division of the Lagos State High Court, adjourned the matter till September 29.
Ms Sonaike made the order following the absence of Mr Ominnikoron’s counsel, Abayomi Omotubora, in court.
Lagos State Government accused Mr Nielsen of smothering his Nigerian wife and three-year-old daughter to death.
Ms Ojukwu alongside two others are standing trial on a nine-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, forgery, stealing and being possession of stolen property.
The EFCC stumbled on hard evidences against the convict while investigating another convicted fraudster.
Adedayo Akintoye’s discreet ownership of lavish assets reflects a meshing of civil service and luxury lifestyles now increasingly seen amongst government officials in Nigeria.
