JUST IN: Suspended Ogun Monarch Remanded in Prison, Details Emerge
- A Magistrate court has remanded a traditional ruler, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun state
- Oba Ogunjobi was remanded in custody after failing to meet the bail condition granted him for assault
- The monarch got into trouble after he was seen in a viral video assaulting a 73-year-old man, Abraham Areola
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Ilaro, Ogun state - Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State.
The traditional ruler was sent to prison after failing to meet his bail conditions.
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Legit.ng recalls that the monarch was arraigned on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 following a viral video that showed him assaulting a 73-year-old man, Abraham Areola.
The spokesperson for the correctional facility, Yinka Odukoya, said the monarch remained in custody as he had yet to perfect his bail, The Punch reports.
“Yes, he is in our custody, which means he has been unable to meet the bail conditions granted by the court yesterday. However, as soon as he does, he will be released.”
Magistrate F. A. Iroko granted him bail with two sureties in the sum of N5m each, who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
Oba Ogunjobi was accused of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
According to the charge, the suspended monarch and others now at large did unlawfully assault one Areola Abraham by slapping him on the face and ear.
The charge sheet (MH2b8c/2025) read:
“That you, Abdul-Semiu ‘m’, and others now at large, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District, did unlawfully assault one Areola Abraham by slapping him on the face and ear, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 351 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006.
“That you, Abdul-Semiu ‘m’, and others at large, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District, did conduct yourselves in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace by forcing one Areola Abraham ‘m’ to kneel down and assaulting him in public, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 249 (d) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006.”
The traditional ruler pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
The case was adjourned to Thursday, March 6, 2025 for a hearing.
Police grill Ogun monarch who assaulted 73-year-old Chief
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Ogun state police command waded into the alleged molestation and assault against a chief in the state.
The Force PPRO Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed that the monarch who was seen in a viral video assaulting an elderly chief, was invited for questioning.
This happened a few hours after the Ogun state government suspended the traditional ruler for six months following outrage over the viral video.
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