A 32-year-old man identified as Sunday Abilewa has been ordered to be remanded in Prison by a Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo state capital, for allegedly killing his 68-year-old father Abu Abilewa.
Police prosecutor in court, Abdulateef Suleiman, told the court that Abilewa, on December 31, 2024, at about 5:pm, at Eberi quarters, Isua Akoko, Ondo State, allegedly caused the death of his 68-year-old father, Abu Abilewa, by strangling him to death.
The prosecutor said the offence contravene Section 316 and was punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code Cap 37, Vol.II, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
He however, urged the court to remand the defendant in a custodial centre, pending the outcome of advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The trial Magistrate, Mrs F.A. Akinboboye, who did not take the plea of the defendant, ordered that he should be remanded in custody pending receipt of advice from the DPP’s office.
Adeboboye, thereafter adjourned the case till February 25, 2025, for mention.
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