Court remands man over gang-rape, killing of sister

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, ordered that a 22- year-old man, Bidemi Olayode in Agodi Correctional facility, over gang-rape and murder of his sister. Olayode, who lives in Alapa Community, near Ayegun area of Ibadan, is charged with conspiracy and murder. The Chief Magistrate, Mr M. Mudashiru, did not […]

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, ordered that a 22- year-old man, Bidemi Olayode in Agodi Correctional facility, over gang-rape and murder of his sister.

Olayode, who lives in Alapa Community, near Ayegun area of Ibadan, is charged with conspiracy and murder.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr M. Mudashiru, did not take Olayode’s plea.

He directed the police to return the case file to Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

Mudashiru adjourned the matter until Dec. 21, for mention.

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Femi Oluwadare  told the court that Olayode allegedly conspired with others at large to commit the offence.

Oluwadare said, ”Olayode on July 23, at about 1pm, allegedly conspired with four others  and caused the death of his 18-year-old sister.’’

He said Olayode strangled the victim after  being gang-raped by four men .

According to him, Oluwadare said the offence contravenes the provisions of  Section 316 (3) and punishable under Sections 319 (1) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000. (NAN)