Ondo Chief Judge Defers Hearing in ‘Wanted’ Amotekun Officers’ Case to January 2026

The Ondo State Chief Judge has postponed the hearing in three fundamental rights cases involving Amotekun officers declared “wanted” to January 6, 2026. Human rights lawyer Tope Temokun, representing the officers, revealed that the court ordered formal service of the Respondents before proceeding. The officers, who filed suits seeking redress over the alleged unlawful declaration, remain at risk of staying in hiding over the Christmas and New Year period. Temokun confirmed that motions for stay of execution and the setting aside of the arrest warrants will be filed in the Magistrate Court to ensure the applicants’ safety and protection of their constitutional rights.