Osogbo Residents Remanded for Attacking IBEDC Staff

On October 21, 2026, Hassan Adeshina, 38, and Isiaka Mukaila, 20, were accused of attacking staff members Mmadukwe Michael and Jimoh Rashidat at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office in Oke-Ayepe, Osogbo. The defendants allegedly threatened the staff to surrender the money collected by the company that day.

They were charged with six counts, including assault, threats to life, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, under Sections 516, 86(2), 249(D), and 351 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. II, Laws of Osun State, Nigeria, 2002.

During their appearance before Magistrate A. Daramola at the Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court, both defendants pleaded not guilty. Magistrate Daramola ordered their remand at the Ilesa Correctional Facility, with the case adjourned until December 1, 2026, for further hearing.