Court remands man, 31, over alleged armed robbery

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan on Friday ordered the remand of a 31-year-old man, Ayomide Taofeek in a correctional facility over alleged armed robbery.

Taofeek, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy and armed robbery.

The Magistrate, Mrs Oluwabusayo Osho did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

She, thereafter, adjourned the case until May 21, for mention.

The Prosecutor, Insp Adeshina Folaranmi told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Feb. 27, at about 3.30 a.m, at Olorunda-Aba area of Ibadan.

He alleged the defendant and others at large, while armed with cutlass and knives, robbed one Mrs Odunola Ogunlola of her phones and watch.

He also claimed that the defendant, on same date and aforementioned area, robbed one Hamed Balogun of his watch, phones and other valuables.

He said the offences contravened Sections 516 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000 and 6(b) of Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, 2004. (NAN)