Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

NigerianEyeNewsPaperNigerianEyeNewsPaper

Featured

Suspended Ogun Traditional Ruler Remanded in Prison Over Assault Case

 

The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State after failing to meet his bail conditions.

The Ogun State Police Command arraigned the monarch on Tuesday following a viral video that showed him assaulting a 73-year-old man, Abraham Areola.

Ogunjobi was charged with conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace,  Despite being granted bail with two sureties set at N5 million each, he was unable to meet the conditions and was subsequently remanded in custody.

The court has adjourned the case to March 6 for a hearing.

Civil society groups have praised the government for suspending Ogunjobi and ensuring that legal action is taken. Many activists have called for his full prosecution, emphasizing the need for justice in cases of abuse and misconduct.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion on the role and accountability of traditional rulers in Nigeria.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Featured

  Wild Africa, an organization advocating for wildlife protection, has called for stricter penalties against wildlife crimes in Nigeria, particularly in the trafficking of...

Featured

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has refuted claims circulating in a viral video that its fuel burns faster than other brands,...

Uncategorized

  A motorist in Abuja has accused officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of assaulting him and extorting N350,000 under the...

Featured

  Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga has been kidnapped by the notorious bandit leader Babaro and is reportedly being held hostage in Bununu Forest, located...

Copyright © 2023 NigerianEyeNewsPaper.Com. Design by Weforce Digital Technologies