Metro

14 persons sentenced to two months imprisonment for violating lockdown order in Osun

Published by

A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday sentenced 14 persons to two months imprisonment for violating the lockdown order of the Osun State government

Those jailed were Adeoye Johnson, Ibrahim Babatunde, Akinloye Lukman, Owolabi Afeez, Hammed Basharu, Akinwande Saheed, Seun Agboola, Aribidesi Muideen, Sulaimon Ismail, Olaleye Moses, Alade Mayowa, Muniru Bashiru, Sulaiman Basaru and Omodele Titilayo.

The Magistrate, Olusegun Ayilara, convicted all the accused persons after they pleaded guilty to two-count charge of disobedience to lockdown order and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.

Police Prosecutor, Inspector Adeoye Kayode, told the court that the convicts committed the offence on April 8, 2020 at about 11:30 a.m. in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

The prosecutor added that the convicts conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by deliberately failing to comply with the state government lockdown/stay-at-home order.

Kayode said the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 203 and 249(D) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. Il Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.

Delivering his judgment, Ayilara convicted and sentenced them to two months imprisonment each or to pay the sum of N5,000 each as fine.

Recent Posts

Trump to visit UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to strengthen regional alliances

Three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are racing to turn their influence over Donald Trump into…

2 minutes ago

Don canvasses more engaging children literature to boost reading habits

"The use of colourful illustrations and imaginative storytelling can significantly attract young readers and stimulate…

11 minutes ago

What Pope Leo XIV said about war in Gaza, Ukraine

He cited the recent 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a conflict…

23 minutes ago

FG tasks state commissioners on youth empowerment programmes

As someone who has benefitted from homegrown initiatives, I can confidently say that every program…

25 minutes ago

Can Qubetics Be the Best Crypto to Get Rich by Hitting $15? GateToken and Bittensor Also Join the Race in 2025

In a year where blockchain projects are battling for relevance in an increasingly selective market,…

27 minutes ago

Direct talks: I’ll be waiting for Putin in Istanbul on Thursday — Zelenskyy

"We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – full, lasting, and reliable –

33 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.