2 Students Docked For Being In Possession Of Weapons, Charms

September 16, 2013

 Two students  were on Monday arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates' Court for allegedly being in possession of dangerous weapons and charms.

The police prosecutor, Insp  Abiodun Fagboyinbo,  told the court that the accused-- Oyebanji Amos, 20;  and Atilola Lukman, 22--were arrested during  routine security check.

Fagboyinbo told the court that the accused were caught with the dangerous items on Sunday  at about 10.15 a.m.  at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo,  venue of the National Association of Osun Students election.

The prosecutor  said the accused  conspired and armed themselves with assorted charms and knives while attending the  election, saying this could  likely cause a breach of  the peace.

Fagboyingbo said the offence committed contravened sections 517 and 249(D) of the Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol.11 Laws of Osun,  2003.

The accused, however,  pleaded not guilty to the charge  and their counsel, Mr Taiwo Awokunle and Mr Remegius Ngwu,  applied for their  bail.

Chief  Magistrate Adebayo Lasisi granted  each accused  bail in the sum of  N50,000  and one  surety  in like sum.

Lasisi added that the sureties must swear to an affidavit of means and provide two  passport photographs to the court.

The case was adjourned to Nov. 1 for hearing. (NAN)