Arraignment
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 26, 2024 (NAN) Two men, Babatunde Olawale, 29, and Ganiyat Ariyo, 42, on Wednesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly aiding the escape of a suspect.
The duo whose addresses were not provided were charged with conspiracy and conduct likely to cause breach of peace, to which they pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Insp. Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence between May 17 and June 9 around Ojoo bus terminal in Ibadan.
Oladoyin alleged that the defendants aided the escape of a suspect who the police wanted to arrest for investigations.
She said the defendants conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by committing such acts.
Oladoyin said the offence contravened Sections 516 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N50,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.
She adjourned the case until July 30 for hearing.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Gregg Mmaduakolam/Bashir Rabe Mani
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