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Criminal Code

May 24, 2022

Ekiti court remands three men over ties to ‘Aiye’ confraternity

The three men are Bamidele Ogundola, 36, Thomas Ayomide, 22, and Anjorin Ayodeji, 21.

A photo of cultists used to illustrate the story
May 5, 2022

Court sentences man to death by hanging for murdering Ekiti monarch

Delivering judgment, Justice Olukayode Ogundana, dispelled the notion that the convict was insane.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
May 5, 2022

Mechanic nabbed for defrauding customer

A 37-year-old mechanic, Ademiluyi Olaitan, on Thursday appeared before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, for defrauding a customer of N78,000.

mechanic
May 4, 2022

Two teenagers docked for stealing electric wire

On Wednesday, two teenagers were arraigned before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for stealing electric wire valued at N1.3 million.

Electric wire
September 17, 2021

Police charge two to court for possession of Indian hemp

The police told the court both men breached public peace and possessed Indian hemp.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
August 30, 2021

Osun: Woman remanded for biting neighbour’s scrotum

The defendant was accused of biting her neighbour on his scrotum and stomach.

Court Gavel
August 23, 2021

Man in court for destroying 300,000 pieces of watermelon worth N1.5 million

The defendant who pleaded not guilty is accused of destroying the fruits after he refused to transport them to Lagos.

March 31, 2021

Osun: Two persons arraigned for smoking Indian hemp

The police said that the defendants could not give satisfactory account of how they came about the substance.

Indian hemp
March 8, 2021

Men arraigned for alleged damage to govt property

The defendants also allegedly beat up Cpl. Aderibigbe Emmanuel, a security guard in the building.

Court symbol used to tell the story
February 24, 2021

Court remands suspected student cultists for assaulting teachers

The State Counsel said that the defendants belonged to Eiye Confraternity and that they were found to be in possession of dangerous weapons during their raid on the school.

Court symbol used to tell the story