An Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has
ordered the remand of an alleged kidnap suspect, Abubakar Mohammed Bello, in a
juvenile correctional facility.
Bello was arraigned before Magistrate Odenusi-Fadeyi
Olateju on a three-count charge of conspiracy, kidnapping, and unlawful
possession of firearms.
According to the police charge sheet, the defendant
allegedly committed the offences on April 10, 2026, along the Imeri/Idogun Road
in Ido-Ani, Ondo State.
The prosecution alleged that Bello conspired with
others, who are still at large, to kidnap two women, identified as Yemisi
Adeyanju and Sandibo Esther.
Police also accused the defendant of possessing two
locally made barrel guns without lawful authority.
The alleged offences were said to violate the Criminal
Code Law of Ondo State, the Anti-Kidnapping and Anti-Abduction Law of Ondo
State, 2010, and the Firearms Act of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
During the court proceedings, police prosecutor Taiwo
Oniyere asked the court to remand the defendant in a juvenile facility because
of his age.
Defence counsel Ola Adedire did not oppose the
application.
In her ruling, Magistrate Odenusi-Fadeyi Olateju
granted the request and ordered that Bello be remanded in a juvenile home
pending further proceedings.
The case was adjourned until August 20, 2026, for
mention.
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