Due to Judges’ retreat, Justice Emeka Okuma of Anambra State High Court sitting in Ogidi has adjourned to Tuesday December, 3, 2024, the trial of one Mr Chiugo Ajuluchukwu from Umuezema village Ojoto in Idemili South Local Goverment Area of the state.
On the next adjourned date, professional witnesses, including a medical doctor shall be testifying against Mr Ajuluchukwu; whom the state government is prosecuting for allegedly killing of his stepmother, Mrs Ifeoma Ajuluchukwu .
According to the charge, the accused on 15th January, 2024 allegedly beat the victim till she fell down, was hospitalized and died. The offence is contrary to Section 274(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 36, Volume II, Revised Laws of Anambra State 1991.
Assistant Chief State Counsel, Ministry of Justice Awka, Amara Muojeke, is representing the state in the matter, while Dr. Kachidobelu Bielu is appearing for the defendant.
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