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Incident not caught on any of 12 CCTV cameras, murder trial jury told

Summary

In a Dublin murder trial, a 39‑year‑old man, Jooda Akanbi, is charged with killing 45‑year‑old Taiwo Jamani with a baseball bat on November 13, 2013, and with causing serious harm to another Nigerian on October 10, 2013. Akanbi pleaded not guilty to both charges, claiming self‑defence. The incident occurred on Main Street, Swords, during daylight, but none of the 12 local CCTV cameras captured it. However, footage of the build‑up was shown to the jury, including the movements of Akanbi's BMW 5 Series, a witness speaking to the injured party, and cyclist Adam Ounch. Ounch testified that he was cycling behind the BMW, heard the driver shouting, and later saw two men near the car, one lying on the street and the other speaking to Gardaí. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Incident not caught on any of 12 CCTV cameras, murder trial jury told. Charges or matters: murdering 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on November 13th, 2013; both charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 13th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 10th, 2013 Incident
• 2015-04-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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