Seven people have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja, for killing some indigenes of Idumuje-Ugboko Community of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state in 2017.
They were arraigned on a three-count amended criminal charge but they all pleaded not guilty to the charges, brought against them by the federal government.
The seven defendants were said to have connived with others in May 2017, to unleash terror on the community by burning houses, while one person Cyprian Kumaorun was killed in the community.
The trial judge, Justice Abang, said that the 1st to 3rd defendants, having been earlier admitted to bail, are to continue enjoying their bail, while the 4th to 7th defendants were granted bail in the sum of N50m and one surety each.
Justice Abang therefore ordered them to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending when the defendants will meet their bail conditions.
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The defendants are: Nwochie Light, Aikhomo Omezi, Okey Ifejoku, Godwin Aniemeke, Nonso Omefe, Dennis Nwoko and Emeka Bidoku.
The case has been adjourned to December 3 for commencement of trial.
Editor: Tunde Orebiyi
