Alleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bombing in Abuja, Charles Okah, is currently on admission at the National Hospital, Abuja, recuperating from a pile surgery.
Okah is being tried before a Federal High Court, Abuja, alongside Obi Nwabueze for the 2010 Independence Day bombing.
Okah was not produced in court on Monday.
Prosecution lawyer, Alex Iziyon (SAN) told the court that Okah was recuperating in hospital after undergoing surgery for pile.
Justice Gabriel Kolawole had on February 16, after receiving complaints about Okah’s health, ordered the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) to transfer him to the National Hospital for surgery.
The judge also directed the prison authorities to ensure adequate security around the defendant and the hospital throughout his stay, and that after the surgery, he should be produced in court for resumption of trial.
Izinyon said, “The first defendant (Okah) on February 18 was taken to the National Hospital for surgery and as at this morning (Monday) he is still there.
