On Tuesday, a 30-year-old woman named Yinka Afolabi appeared before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, facing charges of allegedly assaulting a police officers.
Afolabi, whose residence details were not disclosed, stands accused of conspiracy, assault, and behavior likely to incite a breach of peace.
Upon the arraignment, Afolabi entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, represented by Inspector Oladejo Balogun, informed the court that the alleged incident occurred around 10:30 pm on May 27 in the Elebu area of Ibadan.
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According to Balogun, Afolabi allegedly incited a group of individuals to assault police officers who were carrying out their duties in the vicinity. Furthermore, it was stated that the defendant resisted arrest by the law enforcement officers.
The charges leveled against Afolabi are said to contravene Sections 516 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
In response to the proceedings, Magistrate Mrs. Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with two sureties required to provide a similar amount.
The case has been adjourned until June 6 for further hearing.
