Court Remands Alleged Perpetrator In Ekiti Monarchs’ Murder Trial

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In Ekiti State, a 25-year-old man, Babuga Lede, has been remanded in the correctional centre by an Ekiti State Magistrate’s Court for his alleged involvement in the murder of two traditional rulers. The victims, Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba David Ogunsakin, and Olumojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Samuel Olusola, were ambushed and killed by gunmen while traveling along Oke Ako-Irele Road on January 29. Fortunately, their fellow traveler, Alara of Ara (Ikole), Oba Sunday Fatoba, managed to escape the attack.

During the arraignment on Tuesday, the police prosecutor, Yomi Osuolale, informed the court that there was a probable cause to remand the defendant at the Correctional Centre in Ado Ekiti. Osuolale detailed the charges, stating, “The defendant is reasonably suspected to have committed an offence of conspiracy to kidnap, attempt to murder, and murder of Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin and Oba Samuel Olatunde Ishola. The defendant also attempted to kidnap Oba Samuel Adebayo Fatoba and Bamidele Ibikunle Joseph (driver).”

The charges were based on sections 280, 241, and 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021. According to Osuolale, the defendant was apprehended in Ikole Ekiti on January 29, with weapons. The case file has been forwarded to the Ekiti State Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.

Magistrate Olubunmi Bamidele ordered the remand of the defendant at the Ado Ekiti Correctional Custody pending legal advice from the DPP. The case has been adjourned until April 24 for a hearing. The magistrate’s decision ensures that the accused will remain in custody until further legal proceedings.

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