Ondo man arraigned for alleged assault in Akure
By Boye Oyeyemi
A 40-year-old man, Omolade Oluwatayo, has been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State for allegedly stabbing a man, Vincent Odunayo, on the forehead with a broken bottle.
Oluwatayo was arraigned on two charges bordering on assault occasioning bodily harm and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The prosecution alleged that the incident occurred at about 9:10 p.m. on October 8, 2026, on Ilere Street, Akure, within the jurisdiction of the court.
According to the charge, the defendant allegedly attacked Odunayo with a broken bottle, inflicting an injury on his forehead.
The alleged assault was said to contravene Section 335 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Volume I, Laws of Ondo State, 2006. The defendant was also accused of engaging Odunayo in a public fight without lawful justification, contrary to Section 249(d) of the same law.
During the proceedings, the police prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere, urged the court to proceed with the trial. However, defence counsel, G.O. Benard, applied for bail, assuring the court that his client would comply with any conditions imposed.
In her ruling, Magistrate Olusola Olujobi granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦200,000, with two sureties in like sum. She warned that the defendant could be remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre if he failed to meet the bail conditions.
The magistrate adjourned the case until November 2, 2026, for further proceedings.
