A traditional leader has been sentenced, after being found guilty of assault in Ondo state.
The traditional rulers, who is the Baale of Yale Camp in Bolorunduro, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ojo Olomolekulo was said to have flogged villagers for not complying with a toll fee.
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Ojo Olomolekulo, alongside two people, Isaac Oloyede and Kehinde Tope were said to have assaulted the villagers, identified as Iyabo Ajibade and Thompson Owoyemi, on December 15, 2024.
It was gathered that the duo had refused to pay for an illegal toll fee, which led to them being beaten and injured, an act which contradicted Sections 351, 38, and 274 of the Criminal Code Law of Ondo State, 2006.
After being paraded before the Akure Magistrate Court, the trio pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Ojo faces separate allegations of illegally selling parts of a government-owned forest reserve to two different buyers.
The prosecution counsel, O.A. Iroaye described the traditional leader as a bad example.
“It is rather disturbing that a traditional leader who should be a custodian of peace is now facing allegations of intimidation and illegal land deals,” Iroaye told the court.
Presiding Magistrate Taiwo Lebi ordered the Baale to cease all forms of toll collection from villagers and issued a stern warning against any actions that could further disturb public order. The case was adjourned to June 20, 2025, for further hearing.
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