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39-year-old pleads not guilty to murder of fellow Nigerian native on main street of Dublin town

Summary

In a North Dublin town, a 39‑year‑old man named Jooda Akanbi, of Ashton Avenue, Applewood, Swords, pleaded not guilty to two charges before the Central Criminal Court. He is accused of murdering 45‑year‑old Taiwo Jamani on 13 November 2013 on Main Street, Swords, and of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Jamani on 10 October 2013. Akanbi, wearing a black suit and cream shirt, was arraigned and a jury of five women and seven men was sworn in. The trial is set to begin the following day and is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 39-year-old pleads not guilty to murder of fellow Nigerian native on main street of Dublin town. Charges or matters: murdering a fellow Nigerian native on the main street of a North Dublin town in 2013; murdering 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on November 13th, 2013 on Main Street, Swords; both charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 13th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 10th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-04-13 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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