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Dele Farotimi Sent Back to Jail as Bail Hearing is Postponed to December 20
Mr. Dele Farotimi, has been remanded in jail once again, following a decision by the court regarding his bail application.
This comes after the court adjourned the hearing for his bail request to December 20, 2024.
Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), took to his X handle to share the news, offering his support for Farotimi’s cause.
Sowore, a prominent activist himself, expressed his frustration, stating, Dele Farotimi has been sent back to prison for the next 10 days.
See what begging has done? #FreeDeleFarotimiNow.
Farotimi, a well-known figure in Nigeria’s human rights community, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday.
The session was scheduled to address his bail hearing, but the proceedings ended with the judge setting a later date for a ruling.
Farotimi’s arrival at the courthouse was marked by tight security, as he was escorted in a police security van and accompanied by correctional center officials.
Farotimi, who is known for his fierce defense of civil liberties and social justice, has often found himself at odds with the Nigerian government.
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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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