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KC Luxury cocaine trafficking trial in Nigeria
Overview
Afolabi Michael Kazeem, a businessman and social media influencer known as KC Luxury, is standing trial in Lagos alongside Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch. The defendants face charges related to the alleged trafficking of 184.5kg of cocaine and money laundering.
Legal proceedings have involved challenges to court orders. Kazeem’s counsel argued that an interim order issued on September 25 to preserve his properties violated his constitutional right to a fair hearing, claiming he was not served with a hearing notice.
During a subsequent court appearance, Kazeem arrived via ambulance requiring oxygen. Testimony indicated he had been diagnosed with asthma and sepsis. Due to his critical condition, the judge directed that he be returned to the hospital while his legal team sought medical bail for specialized treatment.
Entities
Federal High Court · Afolabi Michael Kazeem · Lagos · Lagos University Teaching Hospital · National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Timeline
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesKC Luxury arrives in Lagos court via ambulance on oxygen
Lagos socialite Afolabi Kazeem, known as KC Luxury, appeared in court via ambulance on oxygen. His lawyers are seeking medical bail for asthma and sepsis treatment amid a cocaine trafficking trial.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesKC Luxury challenges Lagos court order to preserve properties
Businessman Afolabi Michael Kazeem, known as KC Luxury, is challenging a Lagos court order to preserve his assets, alleging a violation of his constitutional right to a fair hearing during a drug trafficking- l
Sources
gwg.ng · hallmarknews.com · naijanews.com · nigerianeye.com · primanews.org · thenicheng.com · thenigerialawyer.com · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com