An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 52-year-old man, Ademilua Oni, in Ado-Ekiti correctional centre over alleged murder of his mother.
The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for murder.
The Prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on December15 at Iropora-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti.Adejare said that the defendant murdered his 92-year-old mother, Comfort Oni.
He said that while the defendant went to steal, the deceased challenged him over the act, adding that in the process, he (defendant) pushed the deceased, after which she fell down .
According to him, the offence contravenes Section 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.Also Read:
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The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional centre, pending a legal advice from the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).The court did not, however, take the plea of the defendant.
The Chief Magistrate, Kehinde Awosika, ordered the remand of the defendant in the correctional centre, pending issuance of legal advice.
She, thereafter, adjourned the case till January 30, 2025 for mention.
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Court remands man, 52, over alleged murder of 92 yr old mum
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