The trial of the suspects arrested in reference to the alleged homicide of Adeniyi Ojo,
the Managing Director of Water View Lodge, kicked off on Wednesday on the Kwara State Excessive Court docket in Ilorin.
The suspects have been charged earlier than Justice Haleema Saleeman.
The case initially started on the Justice of the Peace courtroom earlier than the brand new growth.
The suspects, Pleasure Adama Joseph, 22, and her good friend, Favour David, 23, nonetheless, pleaded not responsible when the fees have been learn to them in courtroom.
At some extent, the trial choose informed the suspects who wept profusely whereas within the dock, “to cease crying and converse up for me to have the ability to take correct report of your plea.”
The cost sheet slammed the suspects with culpable murder, punishable by dying below sections 97 and 221 of the Penal Code.
The sheet additionally accused them of conspiring to rob the deceased of his Infinix handset amongst different valuables whereas armed with knives.
The Lawyer Common of Kwara State, Ibrahim Sulyman and Issa Zakari, a Chief state counsel, symbolize the state within the matter.
The suspects have been represented by Barrister John Mayokun Dada.
The trial choose, Justice Saleeman, nonetheless adjourned the case till April 17, 2024.
