AKURE – An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 25-year-old man, Kabiru Alabara, at Olokuta Prison over the alleged killing of a seven-year-old boy, Lucky Ezekiel.
The police prosecutor, ASP Isah Atanegbe, told the court that the accused killed the victim on Sept. 25 at about 11:30 p.m. at Camp 1, Ofosu Area of Idanre, Ondo State.
Atanegbe alleged that the accused killed the victim by hitting him with an object on the head and both arms, adding that this later resulted in his death. [eap_ad_2] According to the prosecutor, the offence is contrary to section 316 and punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol.1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.
Atanegbe prayed the court to remand the accused in prison pending the receipt of legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution.
The accused was not, however, represented by a counsel.
The Magistrate, Mr Adebisi Daomi, ordered the remand of the accused in prison pending the receipt of legal advice.
The case was adjourned till Nov. 11 for mention. (NAN) [eap_ad_3]
