An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 25 year-old student, Saliu Oladapo for allegedly killing his 19- year-old girlfriend.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Martins Olowofeso told the court that the accused stabbed the victim with a knife on her chest, hands and legs which later resulted in her death.
Olowofeso said the accused committed the offence on May 15 about 2.45 p.m. at No.2, Dele Ojo St., Falodu, Oshinle Quarters, Akure.
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Sections 316 and 319 (1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Victoria Bob-manuel, in her ruling, said the accused should remain behind bars pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
She directed that the case file should be duplicated and a copy sent to the DPP.
The court adjourned the case until June 26 for DPP’s advice.
Comments