Udom, represented by his counsel, Utibe Nwoko, argued that his client, aside being 72 years, has partial stroke and ia diabetic, thus should be admitted to bail by the court.
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Don Davis: Trial Of Deeper Life School Employees, Students Starts Afresh
The parents of Don Davis Archibong, an eleven-year-old student of the school had instituted the lawsuit against the school principal, some staff members, and two students.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Feb 11, 2021
The trial of some staff members and students of Deeper Life High School, Uyo campus, who were accused of sexually abusing and starving a pupil, has started afresh at the Uyo Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The parents of Don Davis Archibong, an eleven-year-old student of the school had instituted the lawsuit against the school principal, some staff members, and two students.
Channels Television
A hearing has begun at the Uyo Magistrate Court in the case of alleged molestation, starvation and negligence instituted by the parents of Don Davis Archibong, an 11-year-old student of the Deeper Life High School, Uyo against the school principal, some staff and two students.
Seven accused persons are facing four counts bordering on sexual molestation, maltreatment, starvation and negligence.
They include the school’s principal, Mrs Ndidi Solomon, Joseph Nseabasi, Akpan Johnson, Egor Wilson, and Joseph Ikenna.
Two minors, Shallom Ibukun and Ola Feyesetan were also brought to court.
The trial which was held behind closed doors while the media was barred from observing the proceedings, was adjourned to February 10.