Ondo Court Grants Bail to Attempted Murder Suspects as DPP Withdraws Objection, Sparks Controversy
An Ondo State High Court has granted bail to two suspects accused of attempted murder in the machete attack on 34-year-old bricklayer Ojo Ajisafe, after the Director of Public Prosecutions unexpectedly withdrew its objection. The judge ruled that the offence is bailable under Nigerian law and imposed moderate bail conditions, a decision that has drawn criticism from legal observers and Ajisafe’s supporters. Concerns persist over alleged political interference, delays in prosecution, and whether the case will proceed diligently to full trial amid ongoing land dispute tensions in Ondo East.
An Ondo State High Court has granted bail to two suspects accused of attempted murder in the machete attack on 34-year-old bricklayer Ojo Ajisafe, after the Director of Public Prosecutions unexpectedly withdrew its objection. The judge ruled that the offence is bailable under Nigerian law and imposed moderate bail conditions, a decision that has drawn criticism from legal observers and Ajisafe’s supporters. Concerns persist over alleged political interference, delays in prosecution, and whether the case will proceed diligently to full trial amid ongoing land dispute tensions in Ondo East.
Ondo Court Grants Bail to Attempted Murder Suspects as DPP Withdraws Objection, Sparks Controversy
An Ondo State High Court has granted bail to two suspects accused of attempted murder in the machete attack on 34-year-old bricklayer Ojo Ajisafe, after the Director of Public Prosecutions unexpectedly withdrew its objection. The judge ruled that the offence is bailable under Nigerian law and imposed moderate bail conditions, a decision that has drawn criticism from legal observers and Ajisafe’s supporters. Concerns persist over alleged political interference, delays in prosecution, and whether the case will proceed diligently to full trial amid ongoing land dispute tensions in Ondo East.
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