The Prosecutor, Mrs K. Oloso-Olayiwola, told the court that the defendant stabbed Rasheed, 30, on the neck with a broken bottle which led to his demise.
Oloso-Olayiwola said that the incident occurred during the celebration of Ogun festival in Agede area of Ibadan on July 18, 2016 at about 8:20 p.m. The prosecutor alleged that the incident happened during a misunderstanding between the defendant and the deceased.Oloso-Olayiwola further told the court that she intended to call seven witnesses in prosecuting the matter and urged the court to adjourn the case for trial.
The Defence Counsel, Mr Fola Awonusi, said the defendant was ready for trial and prayed the court to adjourn for hearing of the bail application of his client.Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin remanded the defendant in Agodi Correctional Centre and adjourned the case till Jan.16 for trial.