An Abeokuta, Ogun State Chief Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on Friday ordered that a 21-year-old steward, David Idah, be remanded in prison for allegedly killing his employer.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Banji Sangotokun, told the court that Idah killed Olufunmilayo Timeyin, a 65-year-old magistrate, using a matchete.
Sangotokun stated that the offence was committed on March 28 at about 3pm at Block 11, Flat 6 at Laderin Housing Estate, Abeokuta.
Sangotokun said the offence was contrary to Section 316 and punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2008.
Chief Magistrate Anthony Araba ordered that Idah be remanded pending the receipt of legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution.
Idah was arrested by the police on March 28 after he had allegedly killed Timeyin.
Idah, who was said to have been sacked by Timeyin over theft of her jewelry, reportedly returned on March 28 and killed his boss after scaling the fence of the building.
He was apprehended by residents and later handed over to the police.
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