Proceedings in the ongoing murder trial of Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, were abruptly halted on Tuesday after the defendant collapsed inside the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan.
Lamidi, a former Oyo State chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), reportedly slumped while seated in the courtroom, triggering panic among those present and prompting immediate intervention by court officials and security personnel.
A court official confirmed that the sitting could not continue due to a sudden medical emergency. “The court could not continue due to the unexpected medical emergency,” the official said.
Presiding judge, Justice Bayo Taiwo, consequently suspended proceedings and adjourned the matter for the day.
According to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report, the incident occurred during the hearing of Suit No. I/74c/2024: The State vs. Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary).
Lamidi, a former Oyo State chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), is standing trial on a 17-count charge bordering on armed robbery, murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms.
The charges include alleged possession of an AK-47 rifle and two submachine guns.
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