Ibadan Driver Faces Trial for Threatening Lawmaker's Life
In Ibadan, a driver named Nurudeen Ogunbona was arraigned at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates Court for allegedly threatening the life of his boss, Hon. Adedapo. Ogunbona pleaded guilty to the charge of causing a breach of peace by sending threatening text messages and voice notes to the lawmaker in July.
The prosecution argued that Ogunbona's actions could incite public disorder and posed a serious threat to the safety of the complainant. The Chief Magistrate granted the defendant bail with two sureties, emphasizing that one must be a relative of the accused.
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