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Three suspected ritualists arraigned for allegedly kidnapping minors in Ondo
TopNaija reports that at least three persons suspected to be ritualists have been docked at a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital for allegedly kidnapping three minors in the state for ritual purposes.
The three accused persons, Loto Temitayo, 34, Olabode Omoboye, 54, and Ogunbamila Erioluwa, 52, were alleged of committing the crime at Igodan Lisa in Ondo State.
While standing trial before Magistrate Mayomi Olanipekun, the three persons were arraigned on three count charges of conspiracy, abduction, and deprivation of liberty, misdemeanors, and others.
According to the Police prosecutor, Inspector Adeoye Adesegun, the offense was committed on December 13, 2020, at Igodan Lisa, Ondo State.
desegun informed the court that the children were abducted for the purpose of having carnal knowledge of them and using them for money ritual, adding that the minors were found with the suspects when they were arrested.
Adesegun said the offenses contravened sections 365, 516, and 517 of the Criminal Code Cao 37 Vol 1 Laws of Ondo State Nigeria 2006.
Meanwhile, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Presiding Magistrate, Mayomi, granted the accused person bail to the sum of N100,000 and a surety in like sum.
The case was subsequently adjourned to February 2, 2021, for a hearing.
Credit: Dailypost.ng
