Three men were arraigned in an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly possessing explosives. The defendants, Adamu Abdullahi (46), Haruna Musa (57), and Sanni Garba (26), were accused of possessing three 32mm cartridges, detonating cord, and firing cables on June 5 in Ado Ekiti. The police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, stated that the defendants’ actions contravened Section 1(c) and are punishable under Section 1(e) of the Explosive Act 1964 and Explosive Regulation 1967. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. Their counsel, Mr. Ademola Richard, requested bail, which Chief Magistrate Olarewaju Owoleso granted at N500,000 each with one surety. The prosecutor sought an adjournment to prepare the case and assemble witnesses. Consequently, the court adjourned the hearing until July 29.
