A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has arraigned a 30-year-old man, Omotoso Ebenezer Ilesanmi, over alleged unlawful obstruction and assault of a police officer.
The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant allegedly obstructed and assaulted Inspector Akeredolu Odunayo while he was performing his lawful duty on September 27, 2026, at about 5:30pm in Ado-Ekiti, within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District.
Oriyomi further alleged that on the same date, time and place, the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace.
He said the offences were punishable under Sections 187 and 181(1)(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Counsel to the defendant, Oluwafemi Alabi, urged the court to admit his client to bail, assuring the court that he would not jump bail and would provide a credible surety.
In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned until October 8, 2026, for hearing.