Man, 42, Accused Of Killing 3 Persons In Osun, Remanded In Prison

An Osogbo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered a 42-year-old man, Taiwo Olaniyi to be remanded in Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly murdering three women .

The defendant was arraigned on four count-charge of bordering on murder, conspiracy among others.

Police Prosecutor, Inspector John Idoko accused the defendant with others at large of killing two women, Rasidat Mufutau, Anifowose Basirat and a man Abdulrahaman Afolabi on June 28, this year at about 5:40am at Ofatedo, Ido-Osun, Osun State.

Idoko said the alleged offence offences contravened Section 324 and 319(1), of the Criminal Code Cap. 34 Vol.Il Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.

The Magistrate, O.A Daramola, did not take his plea of the defendant due to the gravity of the offence alleged to have been committed. .

She, however, remanded the accused person in the Ilesa Correctional Centre while awaiting pending legal advice from the Ministry of justice.

The case was adjourned till November 1,2022 for mention.