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Rivers State Govt commences trial of ritual killer, Ifeanyi Dike

Rivers State Govt commences trial of ritual killer, Ifeanyi Dike who raped his eight year old niece to death, cut her body parts.

▪Dike collapses in court
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The trial of suspected ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike, commenced on Friday at the Rivers State High Court Number 9, where he was arraigned before Justice Adolphus Enebeli.
Ifeanyi Dike allegedly murdered Late 8-year old girl, Chikamso Favour in August 2017, after raping her and harvesting her genitals.
Also arraigned before Justice Adolphus Enebeli are: Ogochukwu Nnamiro (Second Accused Person) and Sergeant Johnbosco Okoroeze (Third Accused Person). They were arraigned as accessories after the fact.
A mild drama ensued in court as Ifeanyi Dike, gave a loud shout after his case was mentioned. Thereafter, he refused to take his plea.
His counsel, Lizinna Ameegua urged the court to order that a mental examination  be carried out on him to ascertain his mental status. Justice Enebeli declined the request.
Thereafter, Ifeanyi Dike collapsed in Court. The Court entered a plea of not guilty for him, while the second and third accused persons pleaded not guilty.
The matter was adjourned to  January 16, 26 and 29, 2018 for definite hearing.  Justice Enebeli  said that the matter would  be heard on a day to day basis.
Earlier in the court, Counsel to Ifeanyi Dike,  Suspected Ritualist, Lizinna Ameegua raised objection to the trial on the ground that the information filed by the prosecution was incomplete.  He urged the court to discharge the first accused person. The Court dismissed the injection.

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Addressing journalists after the adjournment, Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) said he expects the case to be heard expeditiously.
He said that no party in the case is entitled  to more than three adjournments in the course of the hearing.
He said one of the reasons for the adjournment on Friday was for Ifeanyi Dike to get medical attention.
Secretary of the International Federation of Female Lawyers, FIDA, Barrister Nnenna Igbokwe expressed confidence  that justice will be achieved now that trial has commenced.

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