Police Drag 4 Friends To Court For Beating Customer In Bar

Four friends, Micheal Abayomi, Abdulgafar Opeyemi, Opadotun Taiwo, and Azeez Abiodun, were on Monday dragged before an Osun State Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo for allegedly beating a customer in a bar.

They were arraigned by the police on a five-count of conspiracy, assault, malicious damage, breach of peace, and stealing.

The prosecutor, Jacob Akintunde, alleged that the defendants who are all 26-year-olds, committed the alleged crime on August 3, 2024, around 9 pm at Iyana Camp area, Osogbo.

Akintunde alleged that the defendants beat up one Nurudeen Gazali, inflicted injury on his head and right hand, and also damaged four chairs, four crates of beer and glass plates all valued at N46,000, belonging to Owonikoko Ganiyat.

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The prosecutor alleged further that the defendants stole a gold wristwatch valued at N160,000, owned by Habbib Abiodun, which are offences punishable under sections 516, 355,451, 249(D) and 390(9) of Criminal Code Cap  34 Vol. II Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2022.

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Defense Counsel, Olatunbosun Oladipupo, prayed the court to grant them bail in the most liberal term.

In his verdict, Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara granted the accused a N250,000 bail with one surety in like sum, and adjourned the case to September 9, 2024, for hearing.