Appeal Court hears al-Mustapha’s case, reserves judgment till further notice

The Court of Appeal in Lagos state had on Monday, challenged the death sentenced passed on former Chief Security Officer to the late General Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza al-Mustapha and his co-convict, Lateef Shofolahan.

The Justice Amina Augie-led appeal panel reserved judgment after parties argued their cases, and said the date of judgment would be communicated to them once it (the judgment) is ready.

Al-Mustapha was sentenced to death in January by a Lagos High Court for his alleged role in the death of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola in 1996.

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