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JUST IN: Suspended Ogun Monarch Remanded in Prison, Details Emerge
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JUST IN: Suspended Ogun Monarch Remanded in Prison, Details Emerge

by  Adekunle Dada 1 min read

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

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Ilaro, Ogun state - Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State.

The traditional ruler was sent to prison after failing to meet his bail conditions.

Ogun monarch Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi remanded in prison
Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi is remanded in prison till his bail conditions are met. Photo credit: @omonlakiki/@abdullahayofel
Source: Twitter

Legit.ng recalls that the monarch was arraigned on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 following a viral video that showed him assaulting a 73-year-old man, Abraham Areola.

The spokesperson for the correctional facility, Yinka Odukoya, said the monarch remained in custody as he had yet to perfect his bail, The Punch reports.

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“Yes, he is in our custody, which means he has been unable to meet the bail conditions granted by the court yesterday. However, as soon as he does, he will be released.”

Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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