NAF Begins Trial Of Kalu Bernard, The Airforce Personnel Who Killed His Girlfriend

Remember Aircraftman Kalu Bernard, who allegedly shot and killed Aircraft woman, Oladipupo Sholape on 12 March 2017 at the NAF Base, Makurdi? The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, commenced the General Court Martial (GCM) on his case.The court martial, which was inaugurated today, consists of a President and 6 other members in addition to a judge advocate and 2 waiting members. Present at the inauguration were also the convening officer, prosecuting officers, 2 defence counsels representing the accused, witnesses and some members of the Press.

The President of the GCM, Group Captain Elisha Philip Bindul, while inaugurating the military court at 101 Air Defence Group Makurdi, gave a comprehensive breakdown of the trial procedures as well as the rules and regulations to be observed during the trial. The highlight of the trial was the reading of the charges levelled against the accused, Aircraftman Kalu Bernard and the plea by the Defence Counsel for time to study the charges and other documents. The GCM was subsequently adjourned to 2 June 2017 for further hearing on the case.