Court adjourns ex-park chairman Auxiliary’s murder case to May 20

By Adejayan Gbenga

Justice E.O. Ajayi of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday adjourned the murder case against Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, to May 20, 2026, for ruling.

The adjournment followed submissions by the defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), who informed the court that the defence had concluded presenting its witnesses in the case.

Lamidi, a former chairman of the Park Management System in Ibadan, is facing a one-count charge of murder.

According to the charge, the defendant allegedly committed the offence on September 23, 2023, at about 4:30 p.m. at G.R.A., Agodi, Ibadan, where one Wonuola Ayinde was reportedly knocked down and crushed to death.

The offence is said to be contrary to Section 317 and punishable under Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

In the accused’s defense , the defense counsel urged the court to fix a date for the adoption of final written addresses ahead of the delivery of judgment.

Justice Ajayi subsequently adjourned the case to May 20, 2026, for ruling.