A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed November 28 for the arraignment of a company– Elephant Group Ltd and its Managing Director, Tunji Owoeye over alleged unlawful importation of Urea fertilizer component. The component is used for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices, IED.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the case which was earlier scheduled for arraignment on Monday, was adjourned until November 28 as the judge, Mojisola Olatoregun, could not sit. No reason was given. The suit was filed on behalf of Attorney General of the Federation by Aminu Alilu of the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The accused were said to have committed the offence on August 29 in Lagos by importing about 13,199.5 metric tonnes of Urea fertilizer, a component for making Improvised Explosive Devices.
The offence contravened Section 47 (1), (c)of the Customs and Excise Management Act, Laws of the Federation 2004.
(NAN)
