Couple Remanded for Alleged Murder of Kehinde Omize
A husband and wife were remanded at the Correctional Facility in Ado-Ekiti following allegations of conspiracy to murder and murder of Kehinde Omize. The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that there was probable cause for the remand of the two defendants and another suspect who is currently at large.
The alleged offences were said to have occurred within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District on September 9, 2026, and are punishable under Sections 244 and 234 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti 2021. ASP Oriyomi requested a 30-day remand for further investigation, noting that the original case file had been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
The pleas of the defendants were not taken, and they were represented by Barrister L. A.
Fasanmi. Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun granted the remand application, with the case adjourned until October 9, 2026, for mention.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Trust. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Trust
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Court Remands Couple Over Murder of 25-Year-Old Woman
Ekiti Police Investigate Husband for Alleged Murder
Man Kills Wife with Machete in Ekiti Dispute
Husband Allegedly Kills Wife During Peace Meeting in Ekiti
Woman Remanded Over Threats to Mohbad's Widow Wunmi
Meat Seller Allegedly Kills Wife in Ekiti State Dispute
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
