50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, has died after reportedly collapsing shortly after his appearance before the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa on Tuesday.
Nwanlia was standing trial alongside two other defendants over allegations bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and the murder of three persons in Kalaba community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred at Court 11 shortly after Justice Amadise Michael Ekadi adjourned judgment in the matter to October 27, 2026. Nwanlia was said to have suddenly complained of chest pain before collapsing in the A court’s holding area.
