Mr Tajudeen Elias of the Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has given Nigerian musician, Adeyemi Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley till January 14, 2020 to appear in court over alleged car theft.
The Chief Magistrate made the order in the trial of three other defendants including two of Marley’s brothers, saying if he failed to appear, a bench warrant would be issued for his arrest.
The defendants, Idris Fashola, 18; Babatunde Fashola, 24; and Kunle Obere, 22, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, assault and obstructing the arrest of the musician.
They were arraigned on December 16, but Marley was absent.
The court granted the trio N500,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.
Mr Elias however ordered the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) to produce Marley before the court today but he was not present.