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Cocaine trafficking trial of KC Luxury in Nigeria

Overview

Afolabi Kazeem Michael, a social media influencer known as KC Luxury, is facing a 22-count charge involving the alleged trafficking of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine to the United Kingdom and money laundering.

On October 28, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lagos denied Kazeem’s bail application. Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that the defense failed to provide sufficient medical evidence to justify release on medical grounds, despite claims of a lung collapse. The judge ordered the Ikoyi Custodial Centre to provide Kazeem with access to medical experts and scheduled the trial to begin on November 2, 2026.

By November 2, 2026, the defense requested that Justice Kakaki recuse himself from the trial. Counsel cited irregularities, including the alleged disappearance of a reply affidavit and the failure of court records to reflect the October 28 ruling. The defense also criticized the court for inadequate recording facilities, arguing that the lack of verbatim equipment could prejudice Kazeem’s right to appeal.

Entities

Musa Kakaki · Afolabi Kazeem · Ikoyi Custodial Centre · Lagos University Teaching Hospital · Federal High Court

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Afolabi Kazeem seeks judge recusal in cocaine trafficking trial

    Businessman Afolabi Kazeem, facing alleged cocaine trafficking and money laundering charges, has requested a judge's recusal citing court record irregularities and missing legal documents.

  2. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Lagos court denies bail to KC Luxury in cocaine trafficking trial

    A Lagos court has denied bail to socialite KC Luxury in his trial for alleged cocaine trafficking and money laundering, citing insufficient medical evidence, but ordered an accelerated trial.

Sources

lindaikejisblog.com · nigerianeye.com · platinumpost.ng · punchng.com · royalnews.com.ng · thechronicle.com.gh · thenicheng.com · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com