Oba Solomon Akinola, the traditional ruler of the Oko kingdom, was on Friday docked in the Oyo State High Court in Ogbomoso over alleged attempted murder and theft of a motorcycle.

Mr Akinola was arraigned alongside 14 others named Sunday Aderinto, Jimoh Asimiyu, Timothy Aderinto, Matthew Akintaro, Rafiu Ganiu, and Adejare Adeleru.

Other defendants are Zachiaus Adeleru, Kamorudeen Ajibade, Raji Rasaq, Mutiu Arowosaye, Oyeyemi Oyelekan, Olusegun Oyelekan, Sheriff Adio, and Samson Ogunmola. 

The state prosecuting counsel, I.O. Abdulazeez, told the court that the defendants were facing a 29-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, rough handling, attempted murder, robbery, stealing, damaging of property, forceful entry, and assault.

Mr Abdulazeez said the incident happened on May 7 and 10 and September 3, 2021, at Aagba, Surulere Local Government area of Oyo State.

According to the state counsel, Isaac Abiodun had petitioned the Oyo State Police Command over allegations of threat to life over the land in Aagba, upon which he had previously secured court judgment as the right owner.

The prosecutor stated that the offence contravened sections 516, 355, 320, 332, 390 (3), 7 (4), and 7(c ) 451 of the Criminal Codes Cap 38 vol. ii 38 Law of Oyo State 2000.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The defendants’ counsel, M. Folounsho, told the court that the suit was not properly filed before the court and urged the court not to remand his clients.

In his ruling, Justice K.A. Adedokun, advised the state counsel to go back and file the suit appropriately and adjourned the case until November 21 for re-arraignment.

 (NAN)