Judge’s absence stalls contempt proceedings against I-G

The absence of Justice Ibrahim Auta, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, again, stalled contempt proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar.

The court could not go on with the proceedings as earlier adjourned on Jan. 21, because Auta was said to be attending a meeting of the National Judicial Council (NJC).

It would be recalled that the matter was adjourned on the last adjourned date for the same reason.

The Auta had issued a contempt of court summons against the I-G, mandating him to appear before the court on Jan. 21, or be committed to prison.