Psychiatric report ordered for man facing deportation who claims he has nine identical brothers

A Nigerian man accused of obstructing his deportation has claimed he is one of ten identical siblings, leading a judge to order a psychiatric evaluation to assess his fitness for trial. Sam Okwuoha, 28, was due to face trial at Dublin District Court on charges stemming from a Garda National Immigration Bureau investigation.

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I am not the person

Okwuoha's defense team applied to postpone the hearing, citing concerns about his wellbeing while in custody and their inability to conduct personal consultations. The court heard that Okwuoha maintains he is one of ten children from the same pregnancy and that he has identical brothers with whom he has swapped places. He denies the charge of obstructing deportation, which he allegedly committed on March 6th at Dublin Airport after an order for his removal was signed in January.

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one of decuplets

Gardaí expressed concerns that Okwuoha would not appear in court if granted bail, citing a history of failing to attend proceedings and providing different names, birth dates, and identities. The charge is a summary offense, punishable by up to a 12-month sentence and a fine. Okwuoha was remanded in continuing custody, and the case was adjourned for four weeks for the psychiatric report to be prepared.

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swapped places with his brother and came to Ireland