-by Taju Aliu
A significant security presence was observed at the Oyo State High Court on Ring Road, Ibadan, on Monday, as former Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System (PMS), Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, commonly known as Auxiliary, was brought before the court.
Increased vehicular patrols were stationed at strategic points near the court’s entrance, while uniformed and plain-clothed security personnel, including members of the Police and Amotekun Corps, were visible both within and around the court premises.
Lamidi is facing a 17-count charge that includes serious allegations such as armed robbery, murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of firearms, including one AK-47 assault rifle and two SMG rifles with magazines.
According to the charge sheet, these offenses violate Section 1(2)(a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, CAP RII, Vol. 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The trial is being conducted before Justice Olabisi Adetujoye in Court 5 of the Oyo State High Court, with the case registered as suit number I/74C/2024, listed as the State versus Mukaila Lamidi (Auxiliary). The proceedings were set to commence shortly after the defendant was brought to court.
Notably, the Executive Assistant on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde, Cmpl Sunday Odukoya (rtd), was also present in the courtroom.
