Court to deliver verdict in Lekki sound engineer case after final arguments
Three commercial motorcyclists and three others are standing trial for the alleged murder of sound engineer David Imoh in Lekki, Lagos. Justice Ibironke Harrison has set a date for the judgment after both prosecution and defence lawyers presented their final written addresses. The incident, which involved a mob attack and burning, followed a dispute over a transportation fare. All six defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
What happened
- Justice Ibironke Harrison fixed June 22, 2026, for judgment in the case involving the killing of David Imoh.
- Imoh was allegedly lynched and burnt to death on May 12, 2022, at NITEL Junction, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, after a dispute over a N100 fare.
- The six defendants — Dahiru Ayuba, Susan Moses, Chigozie Anthony, Christopher Dauda, Joseph Tella, and Sunday Azi — were arraigned on October 20, 2022.
- Defence counsel submitted final addresses on various dates, including April 17, 2026, February 16, 2026, May 4, 2026, March 30, 2026, and March 3, 2026.
- The prosecution alleged the defendants beat and set Imoh ablaze, and also attempted to murder Frank Olatunji and Philip Balogun during the incident.
