On Friday, an Upper Area Court in Jos issued an arrest warrant for a medical doctor, Michael Owoicho-Odeh.
Maduabuchi Orji, a Jos-based businessman, accused former Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) employees of having an affair with his wife.
The order was issued by Judge Lawan Suleiman after he was informed that the defendant was once again absent, according to reports.
Suleiman stated that the court will not tolerate any form of disrespect “when a defendant refuses to show up and is constantly absent.”
He agreed with the prosecution’s request that the defendant’s previous bail be revoked.
“I hereby order that a bench warrant be issued against the defendant and for him to appear before this court on the next adjourned date.”
Muleng Alex, the Plateau Police Command Legal Officer, had requested that the doctor’s bail be revoked.
“The defendant and his surety have purposefully failed to appear for the continuation of the case.” “The court should not let them hold us hostage,” she said.
Joseph Danboyi, the defense counsel, explained that his client was currently writing an examination.
However, the judge overruled his objection and adjourned the case until June 13 for further proceedings.
Owoicho-Odeh has been suspended for six months by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for malpractice and egregious behavior.
On March 23, the five-member Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal announced the sanction in Jos.
