Four suspects have been remanded in Kuje prison over the alleged killing of the chairman of Irewole Local Government in Osun State, Mr Remi Abass.
The defendants were arraigned on three-count of terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms, and murder before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday.
Mr Abass was killed on
17th February, 2025, with others at Ikire, Osun State.
The suspects are ; Abubakar Kabiru (38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye Olayemi (40).
They all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The charge sheet read, “That you, Abubakar Kabiru, Tajudeen
Opeyemi, Akeem Agbomojo, Akintoye
Olayemi, all of lkire and Apomu, Osun state, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, sometimes around and or about 17th February, 2025 with others (now at large), did conspire, aid, abet, and instigate act of terrorism in various villages and towns in Osun State and particularly in lkire of Osun State.
You thereby committed an offence contrary to section 26 (1) (2) (a) (b) and (c) of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“That you, Abubakar Kabiru, Tajudeen
Opeyemi, Akeem Agbomojo, Akintoye
Olayemi, sometimes around and about 17th February, 2025, with others (now at large), did conspire among yourselves and others (now at large) to commit an offence, to wit: illegal possession of firearms.
“You were arrested with three (3) pump-action Rifles.
“You thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 3 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Robbery Provisions)Act, LFN 2004.
“That you, Abubakar Kabiru, Tajudeen
Opeyemi, Akeem Agbomojo, Akintoye
Olayemi, sometimes around and or about 17th February, 2025, with others (now at large) did kill one Remi Abass on 17th February, 2024, at Ikire, Osun State.
“You knew death will be probable cause of your action. You thereby committed an offence contrary to section 316 and punishable under section 319 of Criminal Code Act, Cap 38 LFN, 2004.”
The hearing of the case was adjourned to 4th December, 2025. (vitalnewsngr.com)
