The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, has adjourned to June 5, 2025, for the hearing of all pending applications in a criminal case involving an alleged N32bn fraud.
The case, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation, is against a lawyer, Victor Ukutt, another defendant, Whoba Ugwunna Ogo (reported to be at large), and a bank, over the alleged unlawful conversion of funds belonging to Woobs Resources Limited.
When the matter came up on Wednesday, prosecution counsel, E.T.C. Emezina, appeared on behalf of the Federal Government.
Femi Falana (SAN) represented the first defendant, Ukutt, while Ayodele Akintunde (SAN) appeared for the second and third defendants.
Emezina urged the court to compel Ukutt to enter the dock, emphasising the criminal nature of the charge.
She also referenced a pending motion seeking to enforce his appearance and asked the court to prioritise the application.
However, Falana opposed the request, citing a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the charge.