© Copyright 2024 Per Second News Communication. All rights reserved powered by PSN

Kayode Olofinmoyin

Highlight Top Story Trending Story

Just in: Former Governor, servant face trial for alleged trespass, mischief and theft

Per Second NewsAugust 31, 2021166

For allegedly ordering a man to break the padlock of a shop in Gwagwalada Main Market, Abuja, where goods worth over N3.55 million were looted, a one-time military governor in a Southwest state has been hauled up before a court.

The former Ogun governor, retired Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin is facing trial at a Grade ‘A’ Area Court, Gwagwalada.

Olofinmoyin was arraigned alongside one Danjuma Mohammed on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, trespass, mischief and theft.

The former governor was, however, absent in court on the grounds of ill-health.

Olofinmoyin had allegedly ordered Mohammed to damage the lock of the shop belonging to Mr Dominic Njoku at the Gwagwalada Main Market where goods worth over N3.55 million were stocked.

The goods were thereafter looted following the damaged lock.

Olofinmoyin’s lawyer, Mr Femi Adedeji, had told the court that the former governor was “critically ill” and therefore, could be physically present in court.

He asked for a short adjournment to enable him to appear in court.

But Police Prosecutor Dabo Yakubu opposed his application, saying there is no medical report from Olofinmoyin’s lawyer to support his claim.

He urged the court to issue a bench warrant to compel him to appear in court in the next date of adjournment.

According to Yakubu, the former governor’s “sudden illness” shows that he does not have respect for the court.

Ruling on the application, the Judge, Mr Adamu Issa, said he decided to grant an adjournment in accordance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.

The case has been adjourned untill Sept. 6, 2021.

Persecondnews recalls that Olofinmoyin, then a Navy Captain, was sworn in on August 6, 1998 as the 12th Chief Executive of Ogun State by the Head of State, Gen. Absulsalami Abubakar.

He formally assumed duties in Abeokuta, the state capital, on August 12, 1998 and handed over the reins to elected governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba on May 29, 1999.

Previous post 25 days after securing bails, 61 days in custody, DSS finally released eight of Igboho’s aides

Next post We are ready to help Nigeria identify sponsors of terrorism, says U.S.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

London sword attack on Anjorin: 36-year-old suspect in police net

The 36-year-old suspect in the fatal London sword attack is currently being...

14-year-old Nigerian-born, Daniel Anjorin named as the victim of a sword attack in London

The 14-year-old boy killed by a sword-wielding man in Hainault, London has...

Lagos Landmark Beach demolition: FG compensates tenants, business owners

In response to mounting tension over the demolition of buildings and businesses...

Lagos gas explosion: One tragedy too many, pregnant woman, eight others seriously injured

A gas explosion in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos has left at...

Workers’ Day: Pres. Tinubu lauds workers’ fidelity to nation’s peace, development

President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the...

FG signs Executive executive order to unlock $10bln investment in oil and gas

President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order to unlock up to...

May Day: FG approves salary increase for civil servants

Ahead of Workers Day on May 1, the Federal Government has approved...

Port Harcourt-Aba train service inaugurated amid citizens’ excitement

The commercial train service for the Port Harcourt-Aba line began operation on...

Nigeria to produce 4,000 metric tonnes of lithium daily – VP Shettima

In the not-too-distant future, President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate Nigeria`s largest lithium...

Breaking: NFF appoints Finidi George as Head Coach of Super Eagles

The Board of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of...

Zenith Bank shareholders approve bank’s restructuring to holding company

“The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, expressed his...

Just in: Edo Gov. Obaseki announces N70, 000 new minimum wage

Ahead of the announcement of a new minimum wage by the Federal...

Customers Not Enjoying 20 Hours Electricity Will Not Pay New Tariff – Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Dr. Adebayo Adelabu, has said any customer not...

Monarch wants writers to participate in politics as Dr. Omotosho emerges as first SWAF president

A prominent monarch in Ogun State and Olowu of Owu in Abeokuta,...

$1m bribe: Apologise in a week or face legal action, Sports Minister Enoh tells Bash Alli

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has said that he...

Contract variation: FG pays Julius Berger N20bln for Bodo-Bonny Road

The Federal Government says it has paid Julius Berger a N20 billion...

Pres. Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure

Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure President...

Breaking: Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s campaign coordinator assassinated

Alaba Excel Abbey, one of the campaign coordinators of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa...

Fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria’s best interest, to reset economy –Pres. Tinubu in Riyadh

President Bola Tinubu has once again justified his administration’s decision to remove...

Man jumps into Lagos Lagoon while evading arrest

A man simply identified as Azeez has jumped into the Lagos lagoon...