“Court Adjourns Bamise Murder Trial To February” — As Defence Fails To Submit Final Address

A Lagos State High Court, located in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), has adjourned the ongoing trial of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, who is accused of killing 22-year-old Fashion Designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola. The adoption of the final written addresses, has been adjourned for February 10, 2025.

Justice Sherifat Sonaike adjourned the case, due to the Defence Counsel’s failure to submit his final written address.

The court had initially set November 29, 2024, for this adoption; however, the Defendant’s Counsel, Mr Abayomi Omotubora, was absent due to ill health.

When the case was called, State Counsel Mrs M.F. Salau informed the court that the matter was intended for the adoption of written addresses, but they had not yet been served. Mrs Salau noted that the submission was long overdue, and expressed uncertainty about why the Defence Counsel had not provided the address, requesting a new date.

In response, Justice Sonaike encouraged the Prosecution to apply to file their written address. She highlighted the fact that the matter had been adjourned since November 29, and emphasised that there had been no communication from Omotubora regarding his absence or the delayed submission.

Consequently, the court adjourned the case to Monday, February 10, 2025 for the adoption of the final written addresses.