Suspended Ogun monarch arraigned, granted bail after assaulting elderly man
The suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, was on Tuesday, granted bail, after he was arraigned in court for assaulting an elderly man, Oloye Areola Abraham, in Ogun State.
Disclosing this in a statement, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the case has however been adjourned until March 3, 2025.
Mr Adejobi said, “The Kabiyesi Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, who assaulted one elderly man in a viral video, in Ifo Ogun State has been charged to court today February4, 2025, on three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.’’.
He stated, “He was granted bail while the case was adjourned to 06/03/2025. The police will continue to uphold the rule of law and the core values of the noble profession.’’
The traditional ruler who claimed to be in control of the police, was seen in a viral video, assaulting, raining curses and threatening to kill or jail the elderly man who was heard saying he was unwell.
Expressing disgust at the action of the monarch, the Ogun State Government suspended him for six months for “uncivil conduct.’’
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Ondo assembly seeks faster C of O processing to boost investment
The committee’s chairman, Abiola Oladapo, said efficient land administration was critical to creating an enabling environment for businesses.
Heading 4
Minister calls for greater involvement of oncology nurses in cancer care
The minister said cancer’s complexity made multidisciplinary collaboration essential.
Education
NOUN matriculates 70 inmates in Enugu custodial centre
Mr Nwakuche said the NCoS was committed to using education as an instrument for reformation.
Agriculture
Gombe inaugurates state-wide livestock vaccination campaign
Mr Yahaya said the exercise was aimed at protecting animal health.
NationWide
Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation
He described the massacre as one of the most painful and terrible aspects of the Nigerian Civil War.
World
FBI nabs ISIS-linked Sheikhdoon Mohamud for plottting terrorist attack on Mall of America
He was arrested after buying an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent.
