Murder Case: Masquerade Custodian, Son, Others Remanded in Correctional Center

An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Tuesday ordered the remand of a masquerade custodian, Chief Kayode Esuleke over an alleged killing of a Muslim worshipper, Moshood Salawudeen at a mosque in Osogbo.

Others remanded alongside Esuleke wwee his son, Ifasola Esuleke and two others.

Some masquerade followers and Muslim worshippers had on June 27th 2021 clashed at Kamarudeen mosques leading to killing of one person, destruction of property and several others injured

The defendants, Chief Kayode Esuleke, Kola Adeosun, Akeem Idowu and Ifasola Esuleke, were arraigned for murder, attempted murder, malicious damage, assault, breach of public peace and engaging in a public fight.

Meanwhile, all the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the alleged offences against them.

Justice Ayo Oyebiyi, who presided over the matter, ordered that they should be remanded in Ilesha Correctional Facility and adjourned the matter till September 21st, 2021 for consideration of bail.