The Police during the Federal Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, have apologised to George Uboh, after its prosecutor fallaciously accused him of recording court proceedings with a special device.
Igbere TV reports that George Uboh, a prominent Nigerian whistle-blower was charged to court for asking government to investigate $2.5bn that got missing under the supervision of Godwin Emefiele, governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The mild drama started when the case came up for continuation of trial and the police prosecutor Simon Lough asked for adjournment.
The sought adjournment was premised on the ground that the police witness had diarrhea and fever and it was granted by the judge.
Lough had lamented the reporting of the case in the media before suddenly accusing Uboh of using a device to record the court session.
Shocked at the accusation, Uboh shouted “I beg your pardon!”, then opened the purported recording device, which turned out to be his eye glass case before going ahead to display it to the judge and everyone in the courtroom to see.
Lough on behalf of the police then apologised to Uboh.
The case has since been adjourned until March 24, 2020 for further hearing.
