An Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate (Mrs) Akinde, on Tuesday ordered that the case file of Shamusideen Oladiti, a National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) member, be forwarded to the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.
This action followed widespread public outrage sparked by a viral video of Oladiti’s alleged assault.
Oladiti, 55, was arraigned on a three-count charge including unlawful homicide, conspiracy, and grievous assault.
The core charge relates to a violent August 27 attack at Lewis Street, Lagos Island, where he allegedly beat Imam Ramon with repeated fist blows.
Ramon later died from the sustained injuries at Lagos Island General Hospital, Marina.
The defendant has also been accused of conspiring with others still at large on September 17 and of separately assaulting another victim, Omale Samuel.
While the charge marked BG/B53/25 and signed by Anthony Iyeye of the Legal and Prosecution section of the Nigeria Police, Panti, Yaba, were read in court, Oladiti’s plea was not taken.
The Magistrate directed that the case file be duplicated and sent to the DPP within 30 days for advice on the appropriate prosecution.
The court adjourned the case until October 28, 2025.