Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The proceedings could not continue following the failure of authorities of the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja, to produce the suspects in court.

At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel, Adama Musa, informed the court that although defence lawyers were present, the defendants were not conveyed to court.

He expressed frustration over the development, stating that prison officials claimed they were unaware of the February 9 trial date, despite four prosecution witnesses being fully prepared to testify.

The defendants were arraigned on January 21, and hearing dates had been fixed for February 9, 10 and 12.

In a bid to salvage the proceedings, the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, adjourned the matter to Tuesd...