Ekiti Horror: Man Docked For Vicious Threat To Set Wife, Children On Fire

Afolabi Samuel, aged 55, was brought before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti by the police over allegations of threatening to kill his wife and children.

The defendant, on June 22 at around 9:00 a.m. in the Olokuta Matthew area of Ado-Ekiti, allegedly threatened to kill his wife and children by setting them ablaze using petrol and matches.

Police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that the defendant, at the same date, time, and location within the jurisdiction, behaved in a manner likely to cause a breach of public peace.

Inspector Oriyomi stated that the offense is punishable under Sections 69 and 181(d) of the Ekiti State Laws of Nigeria, 2021.

Defence counsel, Joy Raphael, appealed to the court to grant bail, assuring that the defendant would not abscond.

Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun granted bail in the sum of ₦50,000 with one surety in the same amount, and adjourned the case until July 22 for hearing.