A dramatic moment unfolded in court as a cleric told the judge that he had previously warned authorities about an alleged coup plot, claiming he tried to alert security agencies before the situation escalated.
The cleric made the assertion while giving evidence during ongoing proceedings linked to the alleged plot. According to him, his involvement was limited to raising concerns, insisting he acted in good faith after receiving what he described as sensitive information.
However, his testimony sparked immediate legal contention, as the prosecution challenged the admissibility of his statement and the circumstances under which it was obtained.
In response, the presiding judge ordered a trial-within-trial to determine whether the cleric’s confession or statements were made voluntarily and in accordance with legal standards.
A trial-within-trial is a separate mini-hearing conducted within the main case to resolve disputes over the admissibility of evidence, particularly confessions alleged to have been obtained under questionable conditions.
The development temporarily pauses the main proceedings as the court examines the credibility and legality of the cleric’s statements.
The case has continued to draw public attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the high-profile nature of those involved.
Further hearings are expected to determine the outcome of the trial-within-trial before the main case resumes.
