Ese Oruru gave evidience on Abduction, Sexual Exploitation on camera

Ese Oruru

Wednesday behind closed doors, the Federal High Court in Yenagoa obtained evidence from Ese who has given birth a month ago. The court barred Journalists and parents of Ese Oruru, the minor who was allegedly abducted by Yanusa Dahiru.

Mr. Dahiru is facing a five-count charge of criminal abduction, illicit sex, sexual exploitation and unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor.

The prosecution counsel, James Amate, told the court that Ese Oruru had delivered a baby and was available to give evidence. Ms. Oruru, at the age of 14, gave birth to a baby girl on May 26.

Justice Aliya Nganjiwa, who agreed to take the evidence in private, said that the court would begin the trial after all cases for the day were dispensed.

At about 2 PM, Ms. Oruru was sneaked into the courtroom through the back door after the judge had ordered everybody, including Ms. Oruru’s parents and journalists, to leave.

Mr. Dahiru’s defense team was led by Kayode Olaosebekan, while the prosecution team was led by James Amate. The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) legal team representing Ms. Oruru’s parents was led by Dise Ogbise.

It will be recalled that the court had on May 12 adjourned the case to determine the ruling on a private trial for Ms. Oruru.

Granting the application, Mr. Nganjiwa, who premised his decision on the provisions of Section 36, subsections 4 (a) and (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, said, “the evidence of Miss Ese Oruru would be taken by the court in private and in chambers.”

According to him, evidence would be reviewed in private, excluding all persons other than the prosecution, the accused’s counsel, court clerks and prison officials, and any other persons if the accused person does not object.
Source: SaharaReporters