A member of the Yoruba Nation agitators has died while in custody, officials of the Nigeria Correctional Services informed the court on Wednesday during an arraignment.
The deceased, Adejumo Lateef, was the 18th defendant in a case brought by the Oyo State Government against individuals affiliated with the Yoruba Nation Agitators.
These suspects are facing charges for allegedly storming the Oyo State Government Secretariat on April 13, 2024, with the intent to declare the sovereign Republic of Yoruba Nation (Oodua Republic).
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The case, with suit number I/51c/2024, is being heard at Fiat Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, under the presiding judge, Justice K.B. Olawoyin.
Among the 27 defendants are Adeyemo Peter, Adeyemo Joseph, Amos Oluwaseyi Ogundeji, Ayanwale Rofiat, Olalere Mathew, Ismaila Malomo Peter, Fatoki Anthony, Murittala Abefe, Ismaila Adepoju, Fatunmbi Wasiu, Isaac Friday, Ayanwale Saburi, Adeola Elegbede, Ademola Adeniyi, Ogundeji Alabi, Ojo Olufemi, Ajani Ezekiel, Adejumo Lateef, and Ayoola David. Others include Adesokan Hameed, Abiona Esther, Omoyajowo Funsho, Tola Olufemi, Oritola Alabi, Kayode Fakeye, and Taiwo Titilayo.
The suspects have been charged with conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful assembly, treasonable felony, and treason. The prosecution team representing the State Government is led by Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mr. S.O. Adeoye, Deputy DPP O.R. Yussuf, DDPP O.S. Tella, and senior state counsels S.A. Osuolale, Yisa Busari, and O.A. Bolarinwa.
The charge sheet states that the offence occurred on April 13, 2024, in Ibadan, violating Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
When the case was heard on Wednesday, proceedings were delayed as many of the defendants lacked legal representation.
Adebola Ogungbe represented the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 12th defendants, while Toluwase Ogundeji appeared for the 15th defendant. Additionally, two lawyers, Yomi Ogunlola and S.A. Sanmi, volunteered to represent the remaining defendants.
However, the 6th, 23rd, and 24th defendants indicated they would consult their families to arrange for legal representation.
Justice Olawoyin adjourned the case to November 6, 8, and 13 for further arraignment and hearings.
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