Court Remands Saki Baale,5 Others In Abolongo Prison for Assaulting Lawyer

 



The Magistrate Court sitting in Saki,Oyo State ,remanded one Baale (village head),Chief Kilani Azeez Ajani, along with five others at Abolongo prison in Oyo town.

This comes after they were alleged, accused, and subsequently charged with assaulting and maltreating a lawyer, Barr Waheed Lawal, on November 13, 2023.

The case unfolded today at the Magistrate Court of Oyo State, situated in the Saki Magisterial District. 

The charges against Baale and his associates include conspiring to commit felony with assault, causing harm to Barr. Waheed Lawal, and unlawfully assaulting and beating him with fists.

Despite being granted bail at N100,000 each with a surety, the Baale of Ilua and the five others failed to meet the bail conditions. As a result, they find themselves remanded at Abolongo prison, awaiting further legal proceedings.

This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about the alleged abuse of power and the need for justice to prevail.

The legal process is expected to unfold as the accused remain in custody.


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