By Similola Awolusi
An Osogbo Magistrate Court has remanded two cultists, Ridwan Akande, 22 and Oluwagbotemi Oni, also 22, have been remanded to Ilesha prison over alleged murder.
The duo were arraigned on Monday 14, May 2018. The accused persons however pleaded guilty to the charges levied against them.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Joshua Oladoye informed the court that the accused persons who are members of the Aiye Confraternity committed the offence on August 5, 2017 at about 6:30pm at Old Garage Area, Osogbo.
He stated that the accused persons conspired between themselves and others at large to kill one Bintu Anifowose, by shooting her with a gun for no known reason. He also informed the court that the offence contravenes Sections 324 and 319(1) of the Criminal code Cap. 34 Vol. II Laws of Osun, 2003.
The Defense Counsel, Mr Abiodun Olamide prayed that the court should grant his clients bail in the most liberal terms.
However, the Magistrate, Mrs Olubukola Awodele overruled the bail application and ordered that the accused persons be remanded to Ilesha prison.
The case was later adjourned to July 6, 2018 for trial.
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