By Kayode Adeoti
A Kwara State Magistrate Court has granted two traditionalists, Abebi Efunsetan Yakubu, popularly called Olorisa, and Obalowu Jimoh bail after spending 29 days in the Correctional facility over alleged defamation of character.
Sobi FM had earlier reported that the defendants, Olorisa and Obalowu were remanded at Oke Kura Correctional facility following a petition written by Prince Ademola Ajasa of Ademola Ajasa & Co on behalf of his client, Alfa Nla Okutagidi of No 105 Pakata Road Okutagidi.
According to the police report, the complainant, Alfa Nla Okutagidi said he saw a video Olorisa posted on the internet, claiming to have helped him some years back in preparing spiritual sacrifice for his first wife before and after she gave birth to her then child.
Investigation revealed that Iya Abebi (Olorisa) and Obalowu Jimoh criminal conspired together, and defamed the character of Okutagidi in order to incite disturbance of public peace.
During the proceedings today, Magistrate Muhammed Adam, who presided over the matter, admitted the defendants to bail claiming they are entitled to freedom while the matter was adjourned to September 26, 2023.
