An Osun State High Court, Osogbo presided over by Chief Justice of Osun State, Adepele Ojo has denied the bail application of the owner of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Dr Rahmon Adedoyin and six staff over the alleged murder of a Master student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
The defendants; Dr Rahmon Adedoyin, Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole Lawrence, Oyetunde Kazeem Adebayo Kunle and Adedeji Adesola are facing trial on eleven counts bothering on murder, conspiracy, felony amongst others.
Justice Ojo refused the bail application of the defendants stating that their health condition are not critical.
Upon arraignment, the counsel to the defendants, Messers Adekunle Adegoke (SAN), K. K Eleja (SAN) and Okon Ita had moved the bail application for seven defendants which was opposed by the prosecutor, M O Omosun. The bail was argued by both the counsel and prosecutor and Justice Adepele Ojo reserved ruling till today.
The trial Judge maintained that the defendants had not placed anything before the court that suggested that the Ilesa correctional center could take care of the health needs of the suspects.
Trial subsequently resumed after the ruling on bail application.
Akinola Adenitan
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