It was gathered that he was trying to make his way to the dock when he passed out!.
Judge, Justice Okon Abang, went ahead to asked the court officials to explain what happened. The officials informed the court that when the case was called, Metuh was making his way to the dock when they all heard a loud noise and noticed the defendant on the floor. Regardless of Olisa Metuh situation the Judge proceeded
Metuh’s lawyer, Emeka Etiaba withdrew from the trial. saying he won't go ahead with the trial with his client's situation.
He noted that his client is obviously ill and has been confirmed by the medical personnel of the court.
Justice Abang, however, insisted that Metuh’s counsel call his eleventh witness in the trial. The witness then came into the dock.
The trial judge in his ruling on the application refused to withdraw the application, claims it's an attempt to delay the whole procedure.
Metuh is standing trial for alleged money laundering of N400million being part of the funds linked with former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
