The prime suspect in the alleged murderer of the late Super TV CEO, Ataga Usifo, Chidinma Ojukwu has been arraigned before Yaba Chief Magistrate Court.
Magistrate Adeola Adedayo on Monday ordered that Chidinma be remanded in a correctional facility for the next 30 days pending legal advice from the Director, Office of the Public Defender over the matter.
Chidinma who was arrested two months ago by officials of the Lagos State Police Command appeared in court and was represented by her counsel, Babajide Martins.
The counsel to the police, Cyril Ejiofor asked the court to remand Chidinma and one Adedepo Quadri for their alleged complicity in the death of Usifo pending the determination of the court of their alleged culpability in the crime.
In her ruling, Magistrate Adedayo explained that in view of no opposition from the defence counsel, the two suspects should be remanded as requested.
The case was later adjourned until September 5, 2021, for review of the remand DPP’s advice.
The second defendant, Quadri, had no legal representation during the sitting.