The court in Saint Petersburg found him guilty of “attempted terrorism’’ for throwing Molotov cocktails at the buildings of two district defence offices a few months ago in protest against Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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The defendants: Olofinro Dada, 66; Oniyelu Segun, 58; Dada Kole, 40; Ogungbuaro Niyi, 37; and Dada Ayodele, 27, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, arson and riot.
Mustapha, whose residential address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and arson.
The Magistrate, P. E Nwaka, who did not take the defendants’ plea, said they should be in the custodial centre pending the release of Director of Public Prosecution’s advice.
Odumosu told newsmen at the Command’s Headquarters, Ikeja that the suspects were arrested in relation to crimes committed as a result of the breakdown of law and order resulting from the #EndSARS protests.
The police charged Oteri, whose address was not given, with two counts of felony and malicious damage.
The highly reputable news channel said although police authorities are yet to confirm the incident, the Chairman of Zango Kataf Local Government, Elias Manza, told it that suspected Fulani militias carried out the attack.
The body under the aegis of Awba-Ofemili League of Professionals made this call at the weekend after receiving the unfortunate news of clashes between Awba-Ofemili in Anambra State and Ibute-Olo in Enugu State, which led to arson and killing.
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State on Thursday ordered that a 29-year-old man, Christopher Dauda, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly burning his mother-in-law’s house.
The Ondo State Police Command has vowed to arrest the fleeing suspect, who killed eight members of a family of nine by setting their home on fire on Tuesday in Okitipupa Local Government Area.
The Oyo State Government on Monday ordered the closure of Community Grammar School, Olodo, over arson.