Igboho to face two-stage trial in Benin Republic –Lawyer - Punch Newspapers
According to him, Igboho has two more stages to undergo before he will be freed., complained that the police in Benin Republic handcuffed the hands of his client five days after his arrest.had reported that the Beninese court adjourned Igboho’s case till Monday after his five lawyers failed to convince the prosecutor that he had no case to answer.
Bamidele said, “In Benin here, there are three stages of trial. The first is with the prosecutor, the second one is with the investigative judge and the third will determine whether he is guilty and should be sentenced or not. When asked if the process would end on Monday, he added, “Yes, it will end on Monday. Before the end of Monday, we will know if the Benin Republic government wants to jail or release him. That will be clear on Monday.”While warning Igboho’s supporters to stay away from the court proceedings on Monday, the lawyer said Nigeria has no legal means to get the activist extradited.
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