A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case concerning the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd) till February 4. Judge over the case Hussein Yusuf said the adjournment will allow the court time to go through all submissions made by the counsels. At the hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs had prayed the court not to entertain an application by the defendants to stop the trial. “I’m not unmindful that the first defendant filed an application urging your lordship to prohibit the prosecution to proceed with this charge or stay the proceedings,” Jacobs said. He said he submits that the application cannot be taken or if taken should be adjourned till the end of this proceeding. “My Lord, the era of stopping criminal trial is over by the effect of the criminal Justices Act in May 2015.” Jacobs said once an arraignment has been made, trial continues day to day. “My lord that is the provision of Section 396 and with due respect the provision the trial should continue,” he said. He also added that section 306 enjoins the court not to stay the application. In his defense, Joseph Daudu told the court that the prosecution took his client back into custody shortly after he was released. “As far as we are concerned it is our duty to ensure that the orders of this court are obeyed,” Daudu said. He also noted that his team is not aware of where the brought his client.