Suspected Independence Day Bomber Appears In Court
The alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombing, Charles Okah appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, November 4.
He and Mr Obi Nwabueze were handcuffed together as they walked into the courtroom
Okah is a younger brother to ex-leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Henry Okah, who had since been convicted by a South African Court.
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The suspect claims that he is innocent and blamed the former president, Goodluck Jonathan for his plight. He claimed he is being framed for the crime.
Okah tried to commit suicide on Tuesday, October 6 when he appeared in court for the on-going trial. He reportedly tried to take his life by jumping out through the window but was prevented by lawyers and litigators who held him fast.
He is under suicide watch in prison as warders have been instructed to watch his moves and prevent him from taking his life.
L-R: Mr Obi Nwabueze 2nd left and Charles Okah during their ongoing trail at the Federal High Court in Abuja
L-R: Mr Obi Nwabueze 2nd left and Charles Okah during their ongoing trail at the Federal High Court in Abuja
L-R: Mr Obi Nwabueze 2nd left and Charles Okah during their ongoing trail at the Federal High Court in Abuja
L-R: Mr Obi Nwabueze 2nd left and Charles Okah during their ongoing trail at the Federal High Court in Abuja
L-R: Mr Obi Nwabueze 2nd left and Charles Okah during their ongoing trail at the Federal High Court in Abuja
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