DHL manager cleared by Edo court in missing parcel case
Nuhu Omokide, head of DHL in Benin City, has been acquitted by the Edo State High Court over allegations related to a missing parcel destined for the United Kingdom. Justice E. G. Adekanmbi ruled that there was no evidence linking Omokide personally to the loss of the parcel. The court found that the charges against him were not supported by proof of criminal actions. The judge also ordered that the fine previously paid by Omokide be refunded.
What happened
- The High Court found that the case against Nuhu Omokide did not prove any personal wrongdoing.
- Justice E. G. Adekanmbi stated that individuals cannot be held liable for company actions unless they commit crimes themselves.
- The court noted that tracking records showed the parcel left the Benin DHL office and was not in Omokide's possession.
- The previous conviction and sentence from the Magistrate Court were set aside, and Omokide was acquitted.
- The judge ordered a refund of the N250,000 fine paid by Omokide.
