A human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has asked that the suspects in the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a 37-year post-graduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), be transferred to Osun State for prosecution.

Falana, in his letter addressed to Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, said the suspects should have been charged to court in the jurisdiction where the incident happened, and not Abuja.

The senior lawyer, in his petition, requested that the police should ensure that the case file is handed over to the Attorney-General of Osun State for prosecution.

The letter reads. “To our utter dismay, the arrested suspects have been arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on a seven-count charge of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, conspiracy to commit improper or indecent interference with the body of the deceased, uttering and intent to destroy evidence under the Penal Code.

“However, as all the aforesaid criminal offences were said to have been committed at Ile-Ife, you will agree with us that the suspects ought to have been charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in Osun State.

“Having demonstrated professionalism and unusual courage in the handling of the investigation of the case, we are confident that you will not hesitate to accede to our request in the interest of justice. 
 
“Otherwise, we shall not hesitate to institute legal proceedings to compel you to ensure that the criminal proceedings are instituted pursuant to the Criminal Code (34) Laws of Osun State.”