Judges’ swearing-in ceremony stalls Thursday’s hearing

Further hearing in a case between the State and Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as ‘Auxiliary’, was stalled on Thursday due to the ongoing swearing-in ceremony of new judges in Oyo State.

Justice Bayo Taiwo of Fiat Court 2, Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, however, said the case, earlier adjourned on Nov. 27 to Thursday, will resume on Dec. 20.

Supreme News reports that the 63-year-old defendant was also not brought to the court by officials of the Agodi Correctional Centre.

Supreme News recalls that Lamidi, former Chairman, Disciplinary Committee, Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), is facing an 18-count charge trial bordering on armed robbery, murder, attempted murder, and possession of firearms.

The prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mr S. O. Adeoye, had on Nov. 27 opened trial by calling on two witnesses to give their oral testimonies.

Adeoye alleged that the offence was committed at about 2. 00 p.m. on May 29, 2023, at Gov. Seyi Makinde’s residence at Ikolaba in Ibadan.

According to him, it is punishable under Section 1(2) (a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, CAP RII, Vol. 14, Laws of Federation of Nigeria.