The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, in Ifo local government area of Oun State Oba Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, has been arraigned by the police for assaulting a 73-year-old, Abraham Areola, who he subjected to public ridicule.
Penpushing reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement said the controversial monarch was on Tuesday arraigned on three counts bordering on conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
The traditional ruler it is recalled in a viral video the traditional ruler was heard raining curses on the aged man, threatening to kill him and that nothing will happen as he claimed that he owns the police in the country
Penpushing further reports that Ogunjobi action, however, resulted in his suspension by the Ogun State Government and was equally summoned by the police for questioning and subsequent investigation into the incident.
The source from government quarters, on Monday disclosed that the traditional ruler was suspended for six months for alleged public assault, adding that the action by the authorities was taken in a bid to ensuring dignity of persons and for the protection of sanctity of the revered traditional institution.
Penpushing also reports that the source who doesn’t want his name in print added the royal father was seen as exhibiting uncivil conduct not befitting the status of a royal stool, explaining that the decision to suspended him after he and his victim were invited by the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs for interrogation.
The source added that this became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the monarch as it was evident in the social media and being bandied in the larger public space, disclosing that after the investigation conducted on the matter, the monarch has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise on the allegation.
Penpushing reports that the source stated that foregoing decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021.
The Nigeria Police Force spokesman, who confirmed arraignment of the 43-year-old monarch disclosed that he is facing a three-count of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace, assuring that the police will continue to uphold the rule of law and the core values of the noble profession
‘The Kabiyesi Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, who assaulted one elderly man in a viral video, in Ifo Ogun State, has been charged to court today February 4, 2025, on a three-count of conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace’, Adejobi wrote.
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