Man arraigned over cop’s assault in Ekiti

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned one Odunayo Dada (29) at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over assault. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others at large did, on October 10, 2025, at about 2pm in Ado-Ekiti, assaulted and obstructed Inspector Adeye Idowu while he was […]

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned one Odunayo Dada (29) at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over assault.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others at large did, on October 10, 2025, at about 2pm in Ado-Ekiti, assaulted and obstructed Inspector Adeye Idowu while he was discharging his lawful duty.

Inspector Oriyomi said the defendant and others at large also maliciously damaged a service dress (uniform) valued at N300,000, the property of the Nigeria Police Force.

Counsel to the defendant, Barrister Odunayo Okunade, urged the court to admit his client to bail.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abayomi Adeosun, granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.

The case was adjourned until November 25, for hearing.