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- The court also heard that Olalekan allegedly attempted to procure an abortion for the deceased by supplying her with drugs
- Adelabu questioned the strength of the prosecution’s case, noting that key details, including the specific drugs allegedly used, were not presented before the court
A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has granted bail to a National Youth Service Corps official, Abass Olalekan, who is standing trial over allegations linked to the death of a corps member, Victoria Ariyo.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) in Abeokuta South, was arraigned on Monday on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and attempted procurement of abortion.
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According to the charge sheet marked MA/22/99/2026, the prosecutor, Lawrence Olu-Balogun, alleged that the defendant and others still at large conspired between January and March 2026 in the Ikereku area of Laderin, Abeokuta, to commit the offence.
The court also heard that Olalekan allegedly attempted to procure an abortion for the deceased by supplying her with drugs, an offence punishable under relevant provisions of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State.
The defendant, who was said to have been in a relationship with the late corps member before her death, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Following his plea, defence counsel, Elizabeth Adelabu, applied for bail, arguing that the charges were not capital offences and that her client remained innocent until proven guilty under the law.
Ruling on the application, the presiding magistrate, A.K. Araba, granted bail in the sum of ₦500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The court stipulated that one of the sureties must be a blood relative, while the other must be gainfully employed. Both are required to provide a utility bill, affidavit of means, six passport photographs, and evidence of 2026 tax payment.
Despite the bail, the court ordered that Olalekan be remanded at the Ibara Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions. The case was adjourned until April 14 for further hearing.
Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, Adelabu questioned the strength of the prosecution’s case, noting that key details, including the specific drugs allegedly used, were not presented before the court.
She also pointed out that out of five listed witnesses, only one appeared in court, insisting that her client is entitled to bail under constitutional provisions.
“All we want is justice,” she said.
