In Osun: Two Vigilante Remanded For Shooting Resident

By Grace Isaac

The Osun State Police Command on Thursday arraigned two vigilante members at the Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, the State capital for allegedly shooting an resident identified as Muritala Akinsoji.

The suspects identified as Ogunwole Tunde who is 25 and Agboola Ogundare, a 50 years old were brought before the court on a three counts charge bordering on felony, Attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms.

The prosecutor, Mr Duro Adekunle told the court that the duo and others at large conspired to commit the crime on September 5, 2017 at Oke-Ola Ikire in Osogbo.

Adekunle said the duo attempted to kill one Muritala Akinsoji by firing him.

He said the victim (Akinsoji) has been admitted to Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital in Osogbo and is still on hospital bed.

Briefing the court, Adekunle said the duo unlawfully have in their possession one double barren gun, one single barren gun, one cutlass and an Axe.

He explained that the offense contravenes Section 516, Section 320 (1) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Volume 11. Laws of Osun State 2002 and Section 4 under Section (i) (b) (ii) of the Firearms Act Cap f28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The defense counsel, Mrs Oluwadamilare Odediran applied for their bail which was opposed by the prosecutor.

Prosecutor said that the victim is still in a critical condition at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo and that his survival is uncertain.

The magistrate, Mrs Fatimoh Sodamade in her ruling remanded the two accused person in Ilesha prison custody.

She thereby adjourned the case to October 25 for mention.