The convict was arraigned alongside Abiodun Ogundamisi, 40, and Segun Ogundamisi, 22, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder preferred against them.
Justice Abodunde ruled that evidence before the court was not enough to find the accused persons guilty of murder under Section 316 of Criminal Code Cap C16 Laws of Ekiti State 2012 and subsequently discharged them of the charge. An argument ensued between the two contending parties who invaded the land with weapons, accusing one another of trespass.The accused persons were first arraigned on 6th July, 2017 when the charges were read to them to which they pleaded not guilty.
To prove the case against the convict, the Solicitor General, Mr. Babatope Ojo called seven witnesses, including the Investigating Police Officer and the medical doctor.
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