Tag: Remand
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Court remands man, 23, in correctional centre over alleged attempted murder
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday, ordered that a 23-year-old man, Kolawole Taiwo, be remanded in Ado-Ekiti correctional centre over alleged attempted murder. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing trial for attempted murder.The prosecutor, Insp Oriyomi Akinwale, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 2, in Ado-Ekiti.Akinwale…
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Jigawa Court remands 70-year-old man for alleged gross indecency
A Dutse Magistrate’s Court in Jigawa, on Monday, remanded a 70-year-old man at the Correctional Centre for allegedly inserting his finger into the vagina of a mentally retarded 9-year-old girl. The accused person, idi Buba, who is standing trial before Magistrate Batula Dauda, pleaded guilty to the charge. Prosecution Counsel, Mr Musa Fagam, had earlier…
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Court remands Police officer for alleged shooting of 32 year-old man in Ekiti
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday ordered the remand of a Police officer, Tizhe Goji, 38, in Correctional Centre over alleged murder. Our correspondent reports that the Police Prosecutor , Insp. Caleb Leranmo told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on Nov. 21 at Queen’s Court in Ado-Ekiti. Leranmo alleged that…
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Court remands 3 suspected killers of Benue prophet
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on Monday ordered that three persons, who allegedly killed one Jacob Uhembe, a `prophet’ be remanded in a correctional centre in Makurdi. The police charged the trio of Peter Terkimbi, Aondongu Hemboar and Justine Iorbee with criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, mischief by fire and culpable homicide, punishable under Sections…
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Court remands Sen. Ali Ndume in Kuje correctional centre
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered Sen. Ali Ndume to be remanded in Kuje Prison following Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT)’s refusal to appear for his trial.Justice Okon Abang gave the order when Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, failed to file a formal application to show…
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Court remands student in correctional facility for allegedly beating up mother
A Dutse Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered that a 23-year-old student, Louis Ekwealor, who allegedly beat up his mother, be remanded in a correctional centre. The Presiding Officer, Mr Hassan Aliyu, gave the order pending when the accused would be able to meet the bail conditions. He is required to provide a…
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Court remands man for allegedly defiling 16-year-old girl
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, ordered that a trader, Joseph Alhassan, 51, who allegedly defiled a 16-year-old girl be remanded in a correctional centre. The police charged Alhassan, who resides in Shagari Lowcost Barnawa, Kaduna State with sexual assault. Magistrate Benjamin Hassan, who did not take Alhassan’s plea, ordered the police to return…
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Court remands man for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old daughter
Lagos, July 23,2020(NAN) An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 42- year-old man, John Jester, who allegedly defiled his 12-year-old daughter be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre. Chief Magistrate A.A Oshoniyi, did not take the plea of Jester, pending legal advice from the Director of public prosecutor’s advise (DPP). She adjourned the matter…