Fraud: Court orders Fred Ajudua to be remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja had on Thursday, asked authorities of the Kirikiri Maximum Prison to keep Fred Ajudua in their custody, until his trial is concluded. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, said the fraud suspect would have to remain in custody since he was not convinced that Ajudua would not jump bail. “I’m not persuaded that the applicant will present himself if the previous bail is restored, or that he will be within the jurisdiction of this court,” he said. He directed the Superintendent of Prisons, Kirikiri, to escort Ajudua to the hospital, whenever the need arises, adding that an “accelerated trial” would commence on July 8 and would continue daily. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had dragged Ajudua to court for allegedly duping Remy Cina and Pierre Vijgen – two Dutch businessmen – of about $1.69 million (N262 million). The suspect had sought bail on the grounds of his kidney ailment, saying the court should consider that he voluntarily appeared before upon return from India to continue his trial. According to the judge, Ajudua’s absence from trial since 2006 was “to evade justice DailyPost Nigeria Latest News Jobs Don't Miss “When Ideye starts scoring goals, it will be hard to stop him” – Keshi backs under-fire striker Ronaldo’s agent to meet with Manchester United this week Amaechi still bitter over NGF election Boko Haram: Ihejirika hails Ndigbo for not attacking Northerners NGF saga: Nobody betrayed you – Aliyu tells bitter Northern governors NGF crisis: Governors must apologise to Nigerians – Uduaghan Amaechi’s camp postpones NGF meeting, dine with Jonathan Keshi wants Yobo, Odemwingie back “The La Decima is my responsibility” – Real Madrid’s new manager, Ancelotti Real Madrid announce Isco’s signing Home > Metro > Fraud: Court orders Fred Ajudua to be remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison Fraud: Court orders Fred Ajudua to be remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison By Wale Odunsi on June 27, 2013 Fred-AjuduaA Lagos High Court in Ikeja had on Thursday, asked authorities of the Kirikiri Maximum Prison to keep Fred Ajudua in their custody, until his trial is concluded. Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, said the fraud suspect would have to remain in custody since he was not convinced that Ajudua would not jump bail. “I’m not persuaded that the applicant will present himself if the previous bail is restored, or that he will be within the jurisdiction of this court,” he said. He directed the Superintendent of Prisons, Kirikiri, to escort Ajudua to the hospital, whenever the need arises, adding that an “accelerated trial” would commence on July 8 and would continue daily. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had dragged Ajudua to court for allegedly duping Remy Cina and Pierre Vijgen – two Dutch businessmen – of about $1.69 million (N262 million). The suspect had sought bail on the grounds of his kidney ailment, saying the court should consider that he voluntarily appeared before upon return from India to continue his trial. According to the judge, Ajudua’s absence from trial since 2006 was “to evade justice.” The judge said that the Medical Director of Grant Medical Foundation, where Mr. Ajudua was purportedly receiving treatment, as well as the Nigerian High Commission were unable to account for the defendant’s whereabouts while in India. He said; “These findings remain unchallenged till today. No reference was made on the exact date he returned to the country. No relevant pages of the passport were made available. “The statement that he was within the court’s jurisdiction the day the case came up and he failed to appear supports the prosecution’s claims.” Mr. Ajudua’s medical report stated that his left one, has two stones, but the Judge ruled that the report in his purview, did not mention the size of the (kidney) stone nor were there doctors’ reports from the prison about his health status. “A medical report must be cogent, concise, and convincing,” he added. Mr. Ajudua’s lawyer, Allens Agbaka, had, last Monday, volunteered a personal undertaking to ensure that his client was available throughout his trial. Justice Oyewole however maintained that he was not convinced. culled from Dailypost