Fleeing Ondo Pastor Finally Arraigned for Destroying Property Worth N247m

• Apostle Adefiju Boluwaji was arraigned in Akure for allegedly damaging agricultural property worth N247 million and breaching public peace
• He pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and malicious damage charges after reportedly evading arrest for months and his lawyer requested bail
• The court granted him N1 million bail and transferred the case to the Bolorunduro Magistrate Court for further hearing on September 15, 2025

Akure, Ondo state - A pastor, Apostle Adefiju Boluwaji, has been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrate Court in Ondo state for allegedly destroying agricultural property valued at N247 million.

Boluwaji, who had reportedly evaded arrest for several months, was apprehended by the Ondo state police command last Saturday, August 3.

He was brought to court on Wednesday, August 7, and arraigned on three counts related to conspiracy, malicious damage, and breach of peace.

Prosecution outlines offences of Ondo pastor

According to the charge sheet, Boluwaji and others still at large were accused of unlawfully entering a disputed piece of land in Omilosu via Bolorunduro, Ondo East Local Government Area, on 25 November 2024.

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The charge read in part:

“That you, Adefiju Boluwaji, and others at large… did conspire to commit a felony to wit: forcible entry and malicious damage to properties… contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Vol. 1 Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.”

The court also heard that Boluwaji and his alleged accomplices destroyed cocoa, plantain, palm and kolanut trees belonging to Reverend David Akinadewo Adekahunsi.

Ondo pastor pleads not guilty

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges. His lawyer, Mr Oguntuwase, urged the court to grant him bail on liberal terms.

“The defendant is willing to stand trial and has no intention of fleeing again,” Oguntuwase said.

Prosecutor opposes bail

However, the police prosecutor objected, stating that Boluwaji had evaded arrest for months and should only be granted bail under strict conditions.

“The defendant has a history of fleeing and should not be granted bail lightly,” the prosecutor argued.

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Ondo court grants bail, transfers case

In his ruling, Magistrate Damilola Sekoni granted Boluwaji bail in the sum of N1 million, with two sureties in like sum.

He ordered that,

“Each surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and swear to an affidavit of means.”

The magistrate then transferred the case to the Bolorunduro Magistrate Court for further hearing, which has been scheduled for 15 September 2025.

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Previously, Legit.ng reported that a 45-year-old man, Udeme Uko, in Ukanafun local government area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom state, was allegedly shot dead.

Uko was found dead while sleeping with his family in a church in the area.

Providing information at the incident, Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, at about 12:10 a.m.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng