“If the defendant is dissatisfactory, he has the Appeal Court to go to. This application is accordingly dismissed.”
The African Union voiced shock at what it called the violent treatment of migrants leading to deaths and injuries. Morocco and Spain have denied using excessive force.
“At least, 23 women and children have died at the camp within four months, either as a result of hypertension or depression.”
The men were said to have on June 7, 2018, robbed one Ibrahim Isiaka of his phone and N1500 while armed with guns and knives, and murdered one Muhammed Sanusi.
The president said the award of GCON was for Mr Tanko’s “contributions to Nigeria’s Judiciary, the strengthening of our democracy and national development.”
The Chief Magistrate gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine on count one and N20,000 on count two, which are to run concurrently.
The judge deferred the Lagos-based lawyer’s sentencing after her refusal to appear in court.
The agent facilitated the sale of a two-bedroom apartment for someone but converted the N30 million proceeds from the sale to his personal use.
The defendants are facing four count charges of conspiracy, belonging to an unlawful society, wilful damage to property and breach of peace.
Mr Idris allegedly lured the 13-year-old into his living room at about 10:00 p.m. and sodomised him.
