Tight security as ‘Auxiliary’ court case awaits reassignment in Oyo
Security was tight within and around the Oyo State High Court premises in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday during the arraignment of Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as “Auxiliary.”
The security and paramilitary personnel involved comprised uniformed and plain-clothed policemen, as well as corps members and several others.
Heavy security started manifesting as early as 8 a.m., with patrol vans stationed at strategic places within and outside the entrance of the High Court.
The case at the court was high-profile, with Lamidi the former Chairman of Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System scheduled to be arraigned before the court.
Mr Lamidi is facing trial in a 17-count charge bordering on armed robbery, murder, attempted murder and possession of firearms, including one AK-47 assault rifle, two SMG rifles with magazine.
The offence is punishable under Section 1(2)(a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, CAP RII, Vol. 14, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The case was however referred to the state Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, for reassignment.
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