A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday struck out the charges against the defendants, citing lack of "diligent prosecution" on the part of the prosecution.
"For whatever reason, the prosecution is no more capable or not willing to prosecute this case," Judge Rilwan Aikawa said in his ruling.
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