Court remands man for allegedly killing 11-month-old
by Ganiyu Mubarak · The Eagle OnlineAn Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered the remand of one Olamide Oladele in a correctional facility in Ibadan for allegedly killing an 11-month-old baby.
The suspect, whose address was not provided in the charge, was charged with murder on Friday before the court.
The Magistrate, Kausarat Ayofe, did not take the plea of the defendant for lacking jurisdiction.
Ayofe directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
She, thereafter, adjourned the case to January 6, 2025 for mention.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on November 22, 2024 at about 8:30pm at Ajobo area, Ibadan.
Ibrahim said the defendant and one Sikiru Ridwan, 25, engaged in a fight in a public place on the aforementioned date.
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He said while fighting, Oladele threw a stone which incidentally hit an 11-month-old Erioluwa Odunayo on the forehead.
The toddler was strapped at the back of her mother, who was passing by at the time of the fight.
He said the stone, which caused the baby serious injury, eventually led to her death.
Meanwhile, Ridwan was charged with affray and conduct likely to cause the breach of peace by fighting.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Ibrahim said the offences contravened Sections 319, 83 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Magistrate Ayofe granted Ridwan bail in the sum of N200,000 and two sureties in like sum.
She later adjourned the case to January 6, 2025 for hearing.
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