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Ekiti Police arraign four suspects over attack on monarch
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Ekiti Police arraign four suspects over attack on monarch

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Four suspects have been arraigned in Ekiti State, Nigeria, for allegedly attacking a traditional ruler and damaging his vehicle.
  • The incident involved an alleged failed attack on the Ọlọja-Ọwa of Ọwatẹdo-Ekiti, Oba David Olawumi Olofinlade.
  • The suspects pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy, assault, malicious damage to a N25 million SUV, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

In Ekiti State, Nigeria, four individuals have been brought before a Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti facing charges related to an alleged attack on a traditional ruler and the unlawful damage to his vehicle. The suspects are accused of involvement in a failed assault on the Ọlọja-Ọwa of Ọwatẹdo-Ekiti, Oba David Olawumi Olofinlade, in the Ijero Local Government Area.

The defendants, Makanju Olawale (40), Ajibola Dada (34), Olaoye Dada (27), and Ewe Moyinoluwa (25), were arraigned on four counts: conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. All four pleaded not guilty to the charges.

That you Makanju Olawale, Ajibola Dada, Olaoye Dada and Ewe Moyinoluwa on or about 23rd June, 2026 at Ipoti-Ekiti within Ipoti-Ekiti magisterial district, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit:- Assault Occasioning Harm, Malicious Damage and Conduct Likely to cause breach of peace.

— Charge SheetDetails of the conspiracy charge against the four defendants.

According to the charge sheet, the alleged offenses occurred on June 23, 2026, in Ipoti-Ekiti. The charges detail that the defendants conspired to commit felony, unlawfully assaulted one Ilesanmi Dare inflicting injuries, and willfully damaged a Lexus RX 350 SUV valued at N25 million, property of Oba David Olawumi Olofinlade. They are also accused of conducting themselves in a manner likely to cause a public disturbance.

That you Makanju Olawale, Ajibola Dada, Olaoye Dada and Ewe Moyinoluwa on the same date and place of the aforementioned magisterial district, did willfully and unlawfully damage one Lexus 350 Jeep valued N25million property of property of HRM Oba Engr David Olawumi Olofinlade.

— Charge SheetDetails of the malicious damage charge concerning the SUV.

During the proceedings, the Prosecutor, ASP Oriyomi Akinwale, urged the court to consider the severity of the alleged offenses, warning that such acts could lead to calamity and anarchy within the community. He also indicated that some of the suspects have prior involvement in similar cases dating back to 2020, emphasizing the need for the law to take its course as a deterrent.

The defense counsel, Kayode Opeyemi, argued for the presumption of innocence for the defendants and requested the court to exercise its discretion. The case highlights a serious alleged breach of peace and an attack on a respected traditional leader within the community.

such act can bring about calamity and anarchy in the town.

— ASP Oriyomi AkinwaleProsecutor's argument on the potential consequences of the alleged actions.
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