Crime
THE Police in Osun on Monday arraigned three persons before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for alleged assault and breach of public peace.
The trio, Aribi Fatai, 24; Akin Olumide, 24; and Olabisi Afolabi, 20, are standing trial on a three-count charge bothering on conspiracy, breach of public peace and assault.
The Prosecutor, ASP Abiodun Fagboyinbo, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on April 30, at about 4 p.m. in Okini area of Osogbo.
Fagboyinbo said the trio conspired among themselves and assaulted one Ademola Saheed, inflicting severe injuries on his head and other parts of his body.
He said the situation led to breach of public peace before the intervention of the police.
The posecutor said the offences contravened Sections 516, 335 and 249 (d) of the Criminal Code Laws of Osun, 2002.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Defencce counsel, Mr Adesoye Oluwole, prayed the court to grant his clients bail in the most liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mrs Aishat Oloyade, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N50, 000 each with one surety each in the like sum.
Oloyade said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, show evidence of tax payment, and present three passport photographs each with an affidavit of means. The magistrate adjourned the case to May 21 for hearing. (NAN)
– May 4, 2020 @ 12:29 GMT |
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