Notorious child rapist and killer, Ifeanyi Dike slumps during arraignment
 
 
The trial of suspected ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike, commenced on Friday 
at the Rivers State High Court Number 9, where he was arraigned before 
judge, Adolphus Enebeli.
 
 
Ifeanyi Dike allegedly murdered late eight-year old girl, Chikamso 
Favour, in August 2017, after raping her and harvesting her genitals.
Also arraigned before Mr. Enebeli are: Ogochukwu Nnamiro (second 
accused person) and Johnbosco Okoroeze, a police officer (third accused 
person). They were arraigned as accessories after the fact.
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A mild drama ensued in court as Ifeanyi Dike gave a loud shout after 
his case was mentioned. Thereafter, he refused to take his plea.
His counsel, Lizinna Ameegua, urged the court to order that a mental 
examination be carried out on him to ascertain his mental status. The 
judge declined the request.
Thereafter, Ifeanyi Dike collapsed in court. The court entered a plea
 of not guilty for him, while the second and third accused persons 
pleaded not guilty.
 
 
The matter was adjourned to January 16, 26 and 29, 2018 for definite 
hearing. Mr. Enebeli said the matter would be heard on a day to day 
basis.
Earlier in the court, counsel to Mr. Dike, Lizinna Ameegua, raised 
objection to the trial on the ground that the information filed by the 
prosecution was incomplete.
He urged the court to discharge the first accused person. The court dismissed the request.
Addressing journalists after the adjournment, Rivers State Attorney 
General and Commissioner of Justice, Emmanuel Aguma said he expects the 
case to be heard expeditiously.
He said that no party in the case is entitled to more than three adjournments in the course of the hearing.
 
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