Author: Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Court remands man for allegedly shooting, killing she-Goat

Remand

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 10, 2024(NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Monday ordered the remand of a 44-year-old man, Raimi Saka, in a correction centre for allegedly shooting and killing a She-goat while armed.

Saka, whose address was not provided, is charged with possession of dangerous weapons.

The Magistrate, Mrs Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of Saka for want of jurisdiction.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

She adjourned the case until Aug. 8 for mention.

The Prosecutio Counsel, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 1, at about 9 p.m., at Ayegun, Oleyo area of Ibadan.

Ibrahim alleged that the defendant while armed with dangerous weapons killed one She-goat, property of one Mr Babatunde Azeez.

He said the offence contravened Section 1(2) of the Robbery and Firearms Laws of Nigeria, 2004. (NAN)

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Edited by Deborah Coker/Sadiya Hamza

Murder

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 10, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Monday remanded one Taiwo Adewale, 35, who is facing charges of murder and attempted murder.

The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, who did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction, ordered that he should be remanded at the federal correctional centre, Agodi, Ibadan.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice and adjourned the case until June 28 for mention.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, had told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences on Jan. 28, at 5:00 p.m., at Ariku-Oko village, Ibadan.

Oladoyin alleged that Adewale unlawfully caused the death of one Semiu Olaosebikan, 46, by shooting him with a gun.

She also alleged that Adewale unlawfully attempted to murder one Soliu Jimoh and Ibrahim Adebayo by shooting at them.

Oladoyin said that the offences contravened Sections 324 and 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo, 2000. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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2 docked for allegedly stealing employer’s money

Theft

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 7, 2024 (NAN) Two men,  Ibrahim Uthman, 24 and  Hamid Adeleke, 26, were on Friday arraigned in an Ona-Ara Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing their employer’s money.

The duo, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and theft, to which they pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, Insp Folarunmi Adeshina told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence sometimes in February, at Ayetoro area, Ibadan.

Adeshina alleged that Uthman stole the sum of N4, 481, 725, belonging to their employer, Mr Musa Afonja.

He alleged that Adeleke also stole the sum of N1, 062, 050, belonging to Afonja without his consent.

The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mr Ayorinde Ayo-Alagbe granted the defendants bail in the sum of N2 million each and two sureties each in like sum.

He adjourned the case until July 3, for hearing. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Joseph Edeh

Assault
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 7, 2024 (NAN) A 47-year-old man, Olawumi Odelanu, was on Friday arraigned before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for allegedly slapping a woman during a minor argument.
Odelanu, whose address was not provided, was charged with assault.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 5, at Foodco Shopping Complex Dugbe, Ibadan.
Amusan alleged that the defendant slapped one Mrs Deborah Ogunjimi on the right side of her cheek during a minor argument.
He said the offence contravened Section 351 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Court President, Mrs Moji Aworemi, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N250,000 with one reliable surety in like sum.
Aworemu, thereafter, adjourned the case until June 27 for hearing. (NAN)
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Stealing
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 7, 2024 (NAN) A 40-year-old security guard, David Michael, was on Friday arraigned before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing the school’s solar lamps and footballs.
Michael, who worked with Onireke High School, Ibadan and whose address was not provided, was charged with theft, to which he, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on May 21, at about 7.00 p.m. at the school.
Amusan said that Michael stole the school’s six solar lamps worth N900,000 and footballs worth N18,000.
He stated that the defendant also willfully left his duty post without the school’s consent and proper handing over.
The offences, according to him, were contrary to Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The court President, Mrs Moji Aworemi, granted the defendant bail in the sum N500,000, with two sureties in like sum.
Aworemi adjourned the case till June 27 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Man, 33, arraigned for allegedly stealing car worth N2m

Arraignment
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 7, 2024 (NAN) A man, David Oluwole, 33, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla valued at N2 million.

Oluwole, whose address was not provided, was charged with stealing.

He pleaded not guilty, when the charge was read to him.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence at about 3.00 am on May 10 at Ologunero area of Ibadan.

She alleged that the defendant stole the car belonging to one Oyewole Akinlolu without his consent.

She said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million with two reliable sureties in like sum.

She thereafter adjourned the case to July 7 for hearing. (NAN)(wwwnannews.ng)

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4 docked for allegedly threatening man’s life

Threat

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 7, 2024(NAN) A 41-year-old Damilare Lateef and three others were on Friday docked in an Ona-Ara Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly threatening a man’s life.

The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, threat to life and conduct likely to cause breach of peace, to which they pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, Insp Folarunmi Adeshina told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on May 25, at Aba Eku Dump site, Ona-Ara, Oyo State.

Adeshina alleged that the defendants threatened violence against Olabode Oladeji, the owner of the aforementioned site, with the intent to take over the site.

He alleged that the defendants conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by harassing, and chasing Oladeji and his workmen away from the site while they were working.

The prosecutor said the defendants, without lawful authority, wanted to take over the site which has already been allocated lawfully to Oladeji by the Oyo State government.

He said the offences contravened Sections 516 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mr Ayorinde Ayo-Alagbe granted the defendants bail in the sum of N300, 000 each and two sureties each in like sum

He adjourned the case until July 30, for hearing. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Joseph Edeh

Murder
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of two men: Dauda Ahmed 25 and Abdul Isiaka, 30, in a correctional facility in Ibadan over alleged murder.

The duo, whose house addresses were not provided, are being tried for conspiracy and murder.

The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not, however, take their plea for want of jurisdiction.

Olagbenro directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

She adjourned the case till Sept. 23 for mention.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on May 27, at about 9.30 p.m., at Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

Adedosu said that the defendants unlawfully caused the death of one Isaac Ayanniyi by stabbing him in the chest.

She said that the offences contravened Section 324 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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2 remanded for allegedly robbing man of his motorcycles

Robbery

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered two men,  Ibrahim Muhammed and Muhammed Tukur, to be remanded in an Ibadan correctional facility for allegedly robbing a man of his motorcycles.

The duo, whose addressees were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and robbery.

The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not take the plea of the suspects for want of jurisdiction.

She directed that the police return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) pending legal advice.

She, thereafter, adjourned the case until Sept. 23 for mention.

The Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu told the court that the suspects allegedly committed the offence on May 21, at about 6.00 a.m, at Onidundun village, Ibadan.

She alleged that the suspects, at gun point, robbed Azeez Adebayo of his two unregistered Bajaj motorcycles worth N850, 000 each.

The prosecutor said the duo committed an offence contrary to Section 516 and 402(1) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Theft
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) A 26-year-old man, Lukman Azeez, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing phones.

Azeez, whose address was not provided, was charged with theft, to which he, however, pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, ASP Anthony Igori, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 27, at about 8 p.m. at Yemetu area of Ibadan.

Igori said that the defendant stole one ITel phone worth N80,000, belonging to one Mrs Gbadegesin Olaitan and another Tecno phone worth N120,000, belonging to one Mr Olusola Malumi.

He said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with two sureties in like sum.

He, thereafter, adjourned the case till July 9 for hearing. (NAN)
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