Man arraigned for allegedly destroying blocks, stealing roofing planks
A Chief Magistrate’s court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has arraigned a 61-year-old man, Akinola Folorunso, over an alleged malicious damage and stealing. The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant on or before September 15, 2026 at Ijadu area Ado-Ekiti within Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District maliciously damaged 20 pieces of concrete blocks valued at […]
On September 15, 2026, a 61-year-old man named Akinola Folorunso appeared in court in Ado-Ekiti, accused of maliciously damaging and stealing property in Ijadu area of Ado-Ekiti. According to the prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, the defendant damaged 20 concrete blocks valued at N140,000 and stole 18 roofing planks worth N50,000.
The crime is punishable under Section 354 and 302 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State 2021. Fintiri Commissions New Government House Jumu'ah Mosque in Yola was attacked, killing 12 people. The defendant's counsel, Barrister F.O. Falade, requested bail, which was granted by Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun at N50,000 with one surety of the same amount. The case was adjourned to October 19, 2026 for further proceedings.
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