Woman docked for obstructing environmental officials in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi –
A 26-year-old woman, Omoleye Adetomiwa, has been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obstructing environmental officers from carrying out their official duties.
The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the incident occurred on 5 December 2025, at about 7am in Ado-Ekiti, when the defendant reportedly hindered Ibitoye Temitope Samson and Ilesanmi Sefunmi of the Ekiti State Environmental Management Authority.
He said the action violated Sections 187(b) and 181(1) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Counsel for the defendant, Barrister Oluwafemi Alabi, urged the court to grant his client bail.
Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum, and adjourned the case till 22 January 2026.
