The alleged killer of Jennifer Anthony, a 300-level UNIJOS student, is reported to have gone suddenly dumb in court.
Jennifer was last seen with Moses Oko, the alleged killer who is also her boyfriend.
Hon. Justice S. P. Gang presided over Oko’s arraignment in the Plateau State High Court.
Before the trial began, the accused spoke with his attorney and parents, but when he was brought to the witness stand, he refused to speak or move and went dumb.
The correctional officer who took him to court assisted him to the witness stand.
When the court clerk inquired if he favored the English or Hausa languages, he refused to reply.
N. E. Jesse (Esq), the defendant’s lawyer, subsequently indicated that the accused has been displaying signs of mental instability.
The case was adjourned for hearing on the 3rd and 4th of March, 2022, by Hon. Justice Gang.
Ada Peter