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Lagos State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba has ordered the remand of the
deposed Baale of Shangisha, Chief Mutiu Ogundare, in Kirikiri Prison.
Lagos State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba has ordered the remand of the
deposed Baale of Shangisha, Chief Mutiu Ogundare, in Kirikiri Prison.
Ogundare
accused of faking his own kidnap on July 5, was arraigned along with his wife,
Abolanle, and his brother, Mohammed Babatunde.
accused of faking his own kidnap on July 5, was arraigned along with his wife,
Abolanle, and his brother, Mohammed Babatunde.
They
will remain in custody pending the perfection of their bail conditions.
will remain in custody pending the perfection of their bail conditions.
Recall
that Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode had dethroned Ogundare last Sunday.
that Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode had dethroned Ogundare last Sunday.
On
Thursday, the three suspects were brought before the court by a police
prosecutor, Peter Okerinmodun, on three counts bordering on fake kidnapping.
Thursday, the three suspects were brought before the court by a police
prosecutor, Peter Okerinmodun, on three counts bordering on fake kidnapping.
The
charge sheet stated that Ogundare on July 5, 2017 “put himself forward to be
kidnapped for the purpose of causing breach of public peace” contrary to
Section 5 of the Kidnapping Prohibition 2017, No. C17, Law of Lagos State.
charge sheet stated that Ogundare on July 5, 2017 “put himself forward to be
kidnapped for the purpose of causing breach of public peace” contrary to
Section 5 of the Kidnapping Prohibition 2017, No. C17, Law of Lagos State.
“That
you, Mohammed Babatunde and Abolanle Ogundare, on the same day, did aid,
counsel, abet and procure Mutiu Ogundare to fake his kidnap, thereby committing
an offence contrary to Section 7 (1) and (2) of the Kidnapping Prohibition
2017, No. C17, Law of Lagos State,” the charge sheet read in part.
you, Mohammed Babatunde and Abolanle Ogundare, on the same day, did aid,
counsel, abet and procure Mutiu Ogundare to fake his kidnap, thereby committing
an offence contrary to Section 7 (1) and (2) of the Kidnapping Prohibition
2017, No. C17, Law of Lagos State,” the charge sheet read in part.
The
accused, however, pleaded not guilty before the Presiding Magistrate, T.
Akanni.
accused, however, pleaded not guilty before the Presiding Magistrate, T.
Akanni.
Their
counsel, Glory Odimayo, prayed the court to grant the defendants bail, adding
that they were prominent members of the Shangisha community and they would not
jump bail.
counsel, Glory Odimayo, prayed the court to grant the defendants bail, adding
that they were prominent members of the Shangisha community and they would not
jump bail.
Odimayo
further assured the court that they would not use their position to tamper with
evidence before the court.
further assured the court that they would not use their position to tamper with
evidence before the court.
Okerinmodun
opposed the bail application, claiming that the defendants, if granted bail,
might cause a breakdown of law and order in the community.
opposed the bail application, claiming that the defendants, if granted bail,
might cause a breakdown of law and order in the community.
Ruling
on the application, Akanni cited Section 155 of the Administration of Criminal
Justice Law of Lagos State 2011, noting that bail was at the discretion of the
court.
on the application, Akanni cited Section 155 of the Administration of Criminal
Justice Law of Lagos State 2011, noting that bail was at the discretion of the
court.
She
granted bail to each of the defendants in the sum of N2 million with two
sureties each in the like sum.
granted bail to each of the defendants in the sum of N2 million with two
sureties each in the like sum.
The
sureties must consist of a traditional ruler, and either a person with
registered property in Lagos or a Grade Level 17 officer in the state public
service.
sureties must consist of a traditional ruler, and either a person with
registered property in Lagos or a Grade Level 17 officer in the state public
service.
The
case was adjourned till August 23.
case was adjourned till August 23.
