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| HRM Oba Bashiru Oloruntoyin Saliu, Oba of Oworonshoki (Centre) |
Operatives of the X-squad of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, western Nigeria, have arrested a 76-year-old man, Mustapha Durojaye Ajisejiri, for allegedly parading himself as the Oba of Oworonshoki, a claim, the police said, he knew to be false.
After investigation, the suspect, a resident of Oworonshoki, Lagos, was arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ court on a five-count charge of felony to wit: impersonation and willful damage to property.
Police prosecutor, ASP Henry Obiazi, informed the court in charge No: L/16/2016 that the accused committed the offence in December 2015 at Oworonshoki.
Obiazi told the court that without official recognition, the accused paraded himself as the Oba of Oworonshoki by wearing white cap or keremesi, beaded crown, shoes and carrying a big staff.
Obiazi said the accused also conspired with others still at large to maliciously damage the residential palace and household properties of His Royal Majesty Oba B. O. Saliu, Oba of Oworonshoki, valued at about N18m.
Obiazi said the offences the accused committed are punishable under section 409, 23(2)(d) and 348 of the criminal laws of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the police allegations in the open court and magistrate Mrs. A. T. Omoyele admitted him to bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Omoyele adjourned the case till 20 April, 2016 for mention.
