Court remands 23-year-old man for allegedly stabbing another to death during altercation
The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan on Monday ordered the remand of a 23-year-old man, Michele Kehinde, in Agodi correctional facility, Ibadan, over alleged murder.
The magistrate, K .O. Ayofe, did not take the defendant’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction.
Ms Ayofe ordered his remand at Agodi correctional facility pending the issuance of advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
She, thereafter, adjourned the matter till January 27, 2025, for mention.
The defendant, of undisclosed address, was arraigned on a count charge of murder.
The prosecuting counsel, Sgt. Toyin Ibrahim told the court that the defendant caused the death of a man whose name and age had yet to be identified.
Mr Ibrahim said the defendant stabbed the victim with a pair of scissors on his back during an altercation between them.
He said the offence was committed on October 16 at about 6:00 p.m. at Abule Agba, Ilaje, via Iganna in the Okeho area of Oyo State.
According to Mr Ibrahim, the offence is contrary to section 316 and punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
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