12 Mechanics Jailed Over Alleged Threats and Defamation Against Makinde
Reported by Ojo Racheal
Twelve mechanics in Ibadan have been remanded at Agodi correctional center in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over alleged threat and defamation against Governor Seyi Makinde of the state.
They were remanded by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday.
The court presided over by the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, ordered suspects to be remanded in custody pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The twelve suspects included Abdullahi Alajiga (38), Olaniyi Dauda (71), Alfa Olafisoye (69), Daudu Babalola (52), Akande Musbau (58), Olatinwo Wale (42), Saheed Tijani (41), and Sunday Awosope (38).
The rest are Idris Olujimi (32), Ayobami Idowu (37), Olajire Sodiq (24), and Adeniyi Alimi (51).
According to the DAILY POST, the defendants were charged with eight counts: treasonable felony, threat to murder, publication of defamatory matter, threatening violence, publication of false news, unlawful assembly, causing fear, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
They were accused of committing the offense against Makinde on 5th December 2024.
The offense was allegedly committed at Olubadan Estate in the Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.
The police prosecutor, Inspector Sikiru Opaleye, alleged that the defendants threatened to forcefully remove Governor Makinde from office in a video they posted on social media.
The judge adjourned the case till January 22, 2025, for mention.
The alleged offenses committed by the defendants contravened the provisions of sections 41 (b), 59, 70, 86 (1), 249 (d), 323, 375, and 516 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State 2000.
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