Court adjourns trial of Atuche, Ojo

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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday fixed Tuesday, March 22, 2016, for the commencement of trial of Francis Atuche, a former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB.

Atuche is standing trial alongside Charles Ojo, a former Managing Director of the defunct Spring Bank Plc, on amended 45 charges of N125 billion fraud.

When the case was called for mention, Mr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) announced his appearance for the prosecution.

Also, Chief Anthony Idigbe (SAN) and Mr. Victor Obaro, announced their appearances for Atuche and Ojo respectively.

The prosecution, thereafter, applied for a date for trial.

Justice Saliu Saidu, while adjourning the case, fixed March 22 and 23 for trial.

Source: Punch