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Ondo Court Remands Nine Suspects Over Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery Allegations

Ondo Court Remands Nine Suspects Over Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery Allegations

Ondo Amotekun has arraigned nine suspects before an Akure Magistrates’ Court over separate allegations including attempted murder, armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms, burglary and receiving suspected stolen property. Five defendants were remanded over the alleged attempted murder of Akin Balogun on Saint Lukes Road, Akure, on July 25. Prosecutors alleged that the victim was stabbed in the hand and back. The case was adjourned to August 21 for hearing of the remand application. In a separate case, two defendants were accused of robbing a woman of ₦1.5 million and other items at Ala-Elefosan on July 5 while armed with a gun. They were also accused of possessing an unlicensed locally made firearm. The court ordered their remand pending legal advice and adjourned the matter to August 12.

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H
hala

With several different allegations involved, how will the separate cases be handled at the Magistrates' Court?

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Y
yemi

Exactly, the court will need to keep each allegation properly sorted; no be small matter.

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B
bisi

The range of allegations listed here shows why courts need to examine each defendant's case carefully.

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K
kaka

Remand is serious, but the allegations should not be treated as proof before the court hears the cases.

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K
kris

Clear updates on the proceedings and the specific charges would help the public follow this matter responsibly.

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