Arms deal: Mohammed seeks permission to travel for medical treatment

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Retired Air Commodore Mohammed Umar

Retired Air Commodore Umar Mohammed, on Tuesday, prayed the Federal High Court, Abuja, to grant him permission to travel abroad for medical treatment.

Mohammed, a former member, presidential team investigating the arms deal, is standing trial over allegations of money laundering, possession of firearms and violation of the provisions of the Official Secret Act.

At the resumed trial on Tuesday, counsel to Mohammed, Mr. Hassan Liman (SAN) told the court that he had an application on behalf of his client seeking the court’s permission to travel.

“The case has been set for trial today, however, we have filed an application this morning on behalf of the defendant to seek the leave of the court to enable him attend to an urgent medical treatment.”

Liman told the court that Mohammed was suffering the consequences of a plane crash he had while still…

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