By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, has adjourned the murder trial of former Oyo State Park Management System Chairman, Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary, until May 20, 2026, for adoption of final addresses and judgment.

State counsel Mrs Sandra Tella and defence counsel Mr Olalekan Ojo, SAN, told the court they had closed their cases and would not call further witnesses, prompting the adjournment.

The Oyo State Government is prosecuting Mr Lamidi on a one-count charge of murder.

The prosecution alleges that he caused the death of Wonuola Ayinde by knocking her down with his vehicle.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 2023, in the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Agodi, Ibadan.

Prosecutors said the alleged offence contravenes Section 325 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Mr Lamidi has pleaded not guilty while the court had earlier dismissed a no-case submission he filed.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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