An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 27-year-old man, Musa Lamidi, in a correctional facility for allegedly murdering his father, Rufai.
Lamidi, whose address was not disclosed, is facing a charge of murder.
Magistrate Olaolu Olanipekun did not take the defendant’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction. He directed the police to forward the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice and adjourned the matter to 10 July for mention.
The prosecutor, ASP Musbau Lawal, told the court that the offence was committed at about 11 p.m. on 11 May in Eruwa, Oyo State.
He alleged that Lamidi struck his father on the forehead with a stick, leading to his death.
Lawal stated that the offence contravenes Section 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
(NAN)