Man Parading Himself As Baale Remanded In Prison

A man parading himself as the Baale of New Oko-Oba town, Lagos, Omololu Pedro, has been remanded at the Ikoyi prison, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Pedro, 65, was charged on a three count charges bordering on contempt of court, disobedience to lawful order and conduct likely to cause breech of Public peace.

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The accused in flagrant disobedience to lawful order had distributed invitation letters to members of the public to attend the installation of New Cabinet Chief and the 4th commemoration of Baale of New Oko-oba Town slated for 3 December, 2019 at Baale palace at No 45/47, Shola Martins Street, New Oko-Oba Town, Lagos knowing fully well that his claim was false.

According to the prosecuting councel, Noko, the offences were punishable under sections 411, 190 and 123 of the criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges in the open Court and Chief Magistrate H.O Omisore admitted him to bail and adjourned the case till 3 December, 2019 for mention.