A High Court in Abuja,Tuesday,issued a warrant of arrest against a 39-year old man, lgoche Daniel Ada, over allegation of sexual assault on a 14-year-old school girl.
Igoche, a teacher at Destiny Christian Academy Airport Road FCT, Abuja, owned by Dunamis International Gospel Centre, was charged to court by the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police.
During today’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, John Ijagbemi, informed the court that this was the second time the accused person would be absent in court.
He added:”The defendant has chosen to be absent in court for the second time since he was released on bail. He had been duly served with the charges. He is yet to be arraigned in court.The accused and his surety assured that they will be in court but we are surprised to note that he is not here. We are asking the court to issue an arrest warrant against him to enable him appear in court”.
In his ruling, Justice Akeem Fashola, said:”An arrest warrant is hereby issued against the defendant.This case is hereby adjourned to June 23, 2022, for the arraignment of the defendant”.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, arrested Igoche Ada, last year.He was arrested at his apartment in the Church building in Lugbe and taken away in handcuffs.
He has since been dismissed from the School after he was allegedly caught assaulting the school girl.