Hearing On Assassination Attempt On Fayemi ‘s Aide Adjourned
The case which is between the Commissioner of Police and the two suspects was presented before Chief Magistrate Simon Ojo with the Prosecuting counsel stating the offence is punishable under section 324 of the Criminal Code, Cap C16, laws of Ekiti State 2012.
The Prosecutor while reading the charge said Oyediran and Sunday on the day of the attack, unlawfully had in their possession, one Military Berretta Pistol loaded with eight rounds of ammunitions and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearm (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2014, adding that any person who conspires with anyone to kill anyone unlawfully is prone and guilty of felony and the charge is 14years.
The Prosecutor Corporal Bankole Olasunkanmi, appealed to the court to grant further detention of the suspect for further investigation while the Defense Counsel in his argument conceded to the adjournment plead as the suspects pleaded not guilty.
The Defense counsel cited section 113 of the procedure act, asking the court to graciously consider bail for the two suspects. He also urged the court to grant their liberty until they are convicted while he vowed that his client will be present in court for further proceeding.
The prosecuting officer however countered swiftly, stating that Granting of Bail is at the discretion of the Court, not that of the Defense counsel. He said: “ours is to ensure justice and uphold the interest of the complainant.”
In his address, the Chief Magistrate refused bail for the suspects, stating that the offences are
serious ones.
“The application for the bail of the accused is hereby refused; the case is later adjourned till 20th January.”
