Man remanded for causing death of physically challenged nephew
The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday remanded a 38-year-old man, Olalekan Rasaq, in a correctional centre for allegedly causing his nephew’s death.
The chief magistrate, Munirat Giwa-Babalola, who did not take the suspect’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction, ordered that he be remanded in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.
Ms Babalola said the remand is pending the outcome of legal advice on the case file from the Ministry of Justice.
She adjourned the matter until February 16 for mention.
The police had charged Mr Rasaq, a resident of the Aba area, Harmony Quarters, Akobo Ojurin, Ibadan, with one count of murder.
The prosecution counsel, Insp Olufemi Omilana, told the court that Mr Rasaq, on November 27, at his residence, allegedly caused the death of his eight-year-old nephew by dragging him on the floor.
Mr Omilana said the deceased was physically challenged and staying with Mr Rasaq, his uncle.
He said the offence is punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
(NAN)
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