The Rivers State High Court has discharged and acquitted twelve persons standing trial over the alleged murder of Police Inspector Christiana Erekere.
The accused had been arraigned on a 13-count charge bordering on conspiracy and murder said to have occurred at the Taaba Police Division in Khana Local Government Area, while they were reportedly travelling from Delta State to Alkwa Ibom for a wedding. on April 24th, 2024
Delivering judgment, Justice Augusta Chukwu held that the prosecution failed to establish any direct link between the defendants and the alleged crime.
The court consequently discharged and acquitted all twelve defendants, and further awarded ₦1 million each as compensation for their unlawful arrest and detention.