By Oluwagbemiga ‘Toye
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of two men, Awolusi Babatunde (45) and Awolusi Oluwaseun (23), at the Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the assault of police officers and two residents.
The court, presided over by Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted bail to the third defendant, Awolusi Mary (42), in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum. The case was adjourned till February 20, 2026, for further hearing.
The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants, who reside at Gloryland Avenue, Ajebamidele, Ado-Ekiti, allegedly committed the offences on February 11, 2026, at about 10:00 a.m.
According to the prosecution, the trio conspired to unlawfully assault ASP Ogunleye Taiwo, W/Insp. Adejoh Esther and W/Insp. Omozuafo Juliet while they were in uniform and carrying out their lawful duties.
Oriyomi further alleged that Awolusi Oluwaseun committed a felony by causing grievous harm to one Agunbiade Kehinde, whom he allegedly cut on the back with a razor blade. The three defendants were also accused of assaulting Agunbiade Precious and Agunbiade Kehinde.
The prosecutor stated that the offences contravene Sections 421, 184 and 187 of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021.
Counsel to the defendants, Barrister Akinwumi Tumise, had urged the court to grant his clients bail, assuring that they would not abscond.
However, the Chief Magistrate ordered that Babatunde and Oluwaseun be remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre pending the next hearing date.
