Court Issues Bench Warrant Against Another Monarch In Osun
An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has issued a bench warrant against the Olokinni of Okinni, Oba Okanola Akadiri and his secretary, Mr Sulaiman Rasaki.
The traditional ruler of Okinni and his secretary were first arraigned before the court on the 18th of March, 2013 for threatening the life of one Rasheed Awoniyi.
They were also alleged to have stolen six hundred blocks valued N72,000 and unlawfully damaged the foundation of a building.
The presiding judge, Chief Magistrate Olusola Aluko was urged by the prosecuting counsel to deal with the defendants for disregarding the order of the court
The State counsel, Mr Ogunleye Muyiwa had during arraignment told the court that the offences committed by the defendants contravened section 516,517 and 390 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Volume II Laws of Osun State of Nigeria. 2002.
Their counsel, Mr Bola Abimbola had also appealed to the court then and the duo were given the bail of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum but 4 years down the line, they have not been able to meet their bail term and have stopped appearing in court.
Speaking at the court yesterday, Mr Muyiwa urged the court to deal with the two accused persons for disrespecting judicial proceedings.
Though the counsel to the accused persons, Mr Abimbola pleaded with the Court and explained that the duo were away to attend a commission of enquiry, the magistrate ruled him out and issued a bench warrant against them as he adjourned the case till 20 April, 2017.
