Three Men Arraigned in Ibadan Over Alleged Assault on Woman

Three men have been arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the alleged assault of a middle-aged woman.

The defendants – Dada Oyeniran, 56; Oloyede Adeshile, 51; and Sesan Aborisade, 45 – were brought before the court on Tuesday on a charge of assault following an incident said to have occurred during a land dispute.

Prosecuting counsel, Sgt. Akeem Akinloye, told the court that the defendants, alongside others still at large, assaulted one Ramota Giwa by hitting her in the stomach, causing her harm.

He said the incident occurred on September 18, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m. at Akoto Estate, Elebu area of Ibadan.

According to the prosecution, the alleged assault stemmed from a disagreement over land ownership.

All three defendants, who reside at Akoto Estate, Ibadan, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The prosecutor noted that the offence contravenes Section 355 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of ₦100,000 each, with one surety each in like sum.

She adjourned the case until June 30 for hearing.